The ratio of the number of red stickers to green stickers is 5 : 3.
After Adam gives away 90 red stickers and 10 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 |
- 90 |
- 10 |
After |
5 u - 90 |
3 u - 10 |
The number of red stickers and green stickers in the end is the same.
5 u - 90 = 3 u - 10
5 u - 3 u = 90 - 10
2 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 2 = 40
Number of stickers that Adam has now
= 5 u - 90 + 3 u - 10
= 5 u + 3 u - 90 - 10
= 8 u - 100
= 8 x 40 - 100
= 320 - 100
= 220
Answer(s): 220