The ratio of the number of red stickers to green stickers is 3 : 2.
After Adam gives away 26 red stickers and gives away 34 green stickers,
the ratio becomes of the number of red stickers to green stickers is 7 : 4.
How many stickers does Adam have now?
|
Make p the same (1) x 4 = (3) |
(1) Red |
(2) Green |
Make p the same (2) x 7 = (4) |
Before |
12 u |
3 u |
2 u |
14 u |
Change |
- 104 |
- 26 |
- 34 |
- 238 |
After |
28 p |
7 p |
4 p |
28 p |
3 u - 26 = 7 p --- (1)
2 u - 34 = 4 p --- (2)
Make p the same.
(1) x 4
12 u - 104 = 28 p --- (3)
(2) x 7
14 u - 238 = 28 p --- (4)
(4) = (3)
14 u - 238 = 12 u - 104
14 u - 12 u = 238 - 104
2 u = 134
1 u = 134 ÷ 2 = 67
Number of stickers that Adam has now
= 3 u - 26 + 2 u - 34
= 5 u - 60
= 5 x 67 - 60
= 335 - 60
= 275
Answer(s): 275