The ratio of the number of blue stickers to red stickers is 9 : 5.
After Adam gives away 80 blue stickers and 20 red stickers,
there is an equal number of blue stickers and red stickers.
How many stickers does Adam have now?
|
Blue |
Red |
Before |
9 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 80 |
- 20 |
After |
9 u - 80 |
5 u - 20 |
The number of blue stickers and red stickers in the end is the same.
9 u - 80 = 5 u - 20
9 u - 5 u = 80 - 20
4 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 4 = 15
Number of stickers that Adam has now
= 9 u - 80 + 5 u - 20
= 9 u + 5 u - 80 - 20
= 14 u - 100
= 14 x 15 - 100
= 210 - 100
= 110
Answer(s): 110