The ratio of the number of green stickers to red stickers is 6 : 1.
After Adam buys another 51 green stickers and 51 red stickers,
the ratio of the number of green stickers to red stickers is 7 : 4.
How many stickers does Adam have now?
|
Green |
Red |
Difference |
Before |
6 x 3 = 18 u |
1 x 3 = 3 u |
5 x 3 = 15 u |
Change |
+ 51 |
+ 51 |
|
After |
7 x 5 = 35 u |
4 x 5 = 20 u |
3 x 5 = 15 u |
The difference in the number of green stickers and red stickers is the same.
Make the difference in the number of green stickers and red stickers the same using the LCM of 5 and 3.
LCM of 5 and 3 = 15
Number of green stickers that Adam buys
= 35 u - 18 u
= 17 u
17 u = 51
1 u = 51 ÷ 17 = 3
Number of stickers that Adam has now
= 35 u + 20 u
= 55 u
= 55 x 3
= 165
Answer(s): 165