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Can we do it in multiples, like let us denote white with 'w' and red with 'r'?

So for purse 1, we can denote it in the form w+3r

For purse 2, we can denote it in the form 3w+2r

Now we know that in the final sequence, w=r, so by adding both equations we get 4w+5r.

Now for 4w+ 5r only 1 sequence seems to fit which is 20,50 as any other value will exceed the value in the options available.
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Saoirse had two purses, each filled with red and white pebbles. The first purse had one white pebble for every three red pebbles and the second purse had three white pebbles for every two red pebbles. On Easter, she used all the pebbles in the two purses to create an artwork for her doorstep. The artwork had the same number of red and white pebbles

Select for Purse-I and Purse II, the possible total number of pebbles that Saoirse had in each of her purses respectively, consistent with the information suggested above.
Make only two selections, one in each column
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Let's say Purse-I has A (white) and 3A (red) marbles
Purse-II has 3B (white) and 2B (red) marbles

We are given that total number of white = total red

A + 3B = 3A + 2B
2A = B

Total Purse-I marbles in single variable = 4A
Total Purse-II marbles in single variable = 5B = 10A

We see ratio is 2:5, only 20 and 50 match from options

Hence, Purse-I is 20 and Purse-II is 50
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Take one of the colors, lets take white:
1/4 is gonna be white in 1st purse
3/5 is gonna be white in second
Final ratio = 1/2 (50-50)
Using mixtures concept and drawing the criss cross:

We get,

3/5-1/2:1/2-1/4 = 1/10:1/4 = 2:5

Therefore,

Answer: 20 in purse 1, 50 in purse 2.
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Saoirse had two purses, each filled with red and white pebbles. The first purse had one white pebble for every three red pebbles and the second purse had three white pebbles for every two red pebbles. On Easter, she used all the pebbles in the two purses to create an artwork for her doorstep. The artwork had the same number of red and white pebbles

Select for Purse-I and Purse II, the possible total number of pebbles that Saoirse had in each of her purses respectively, consistent with the information suggested above.
Make only two selections, one in each column
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purse 1--w:r=1:3 let x and 3x
and purse 2-- w:r=3:2 let 3y and 2y
given on Easter she has same no. of red and white pebbles when combined together
i.e. x+3y=3x+2y
y=2x
now, in purse 1 total no. of pebbles is a multiple of 4 and in purse 2 is a multiple of 5,
so in purse1 could be 20=4*5 or 40=4*10 which will correspond to 50=5*10 or 100=5*20 pebbles in purse 2 respectively.
so correct choice is 20,50
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