Eric Nicholas K's answer to Ash's Primary 5 Maths Rate & Ratio Singapore question.

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Eric Nicholas K
Eric Nicholas K's answer
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A standard idea for such questions, where the number subtracted from or added to both sides are the same, is to realise that the difference between both people’s numbers remains unchanged throughout. We use this idea to our advantage and draw the relevant models. You can always check back these values to check your answers.