The ratio of the number of red stickers to green stickers is 5 : 3.
After Adam buys 70 red stickers and 80 green stickers,
there is an equal number of red stickers and green stickers.
How many stickers does Adam have now?
|
Red |
Green |
Before |
5 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ 70 |
+ 80 |
After |
5 u + 70 |
3 u + 80 |
The number of red stickers and green stickers are equal in the end.
5 u + 70 = 3 u + 80
5 u - 3 u = 80 - 70
2 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 2 = 5
Number of stickers that Adam has now
= 5 u + 70 + 3 u + 80
= 5 u + 3 u + 70 + 80
= 8 u + 150
= 8 x 5 + 150
= 40 + 150
= 190
Answer(s): 190