The ratio of the number of red stickers to blue stickers is 6 : 1.
After Adam buys another 32 red stickers and 32 blue stickers,
the ratio of the number of red stickers to blue stickers is 4 : 1.
How many stickers does Adam have now?
|
Red |
Blue |
Difference |
Before |
6 x 3 = 18 u |
1 x 3 = 3 u |
5 x 3 = 15 u |
Change |
+ 32 |
+ 32 |
|
After |
4 x 5 = 20 u |
1 x 5 = 5 u |
3 x 5 = 15 u |
The difference in the number of red stickers and blue stickers is the same.
Make the difference in the number of red stickers and blue stickers the same using the LCM of 5 and 3.
LCM of 5 and 3 = 15
Number of red stickers that Adam buys
= 20 u - 18 u
= 2 u
2 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 2 = 16
Number of stickers that Adam has now
= 20 u + 5 u
= 25 u
= 25 x 16
= 400
Answer(s): 400