The ratio of the number of red stickers to blue stickers is 7 : 3.
After Adam gives away 27 red stickers and gives away 72 blue stickers,
the ratio becomes of the number of red stickers to blue stickers is 8 : 3.
How many stickers does Adam have now?
|
Make p the same (1) x 3 = (3) |
(1) Red |
(2) Blue |
Make p the same (2) x 8 = (4) |
Before |
21 u |
7 u |
3 u |
24 u |
Change |
- 81 |
- 27 |
- 72 |
- 576 |
After |
24 p |
8 p |
3 p |
24 p |
7 u - 27 = 8 p --- (1)
3 u - 72 = 3 p --- (2)
Make p the same.
(1) x 3
21 u - 81 = 24 p --- (3)
(2) x 8
24 u - 576 = 24 p --- (4)
(4) = (3)
24 u - 576 = 21 u - 81
24 u - 21 u = 576 - 81
3 u = 495
1 u = 495 ÷ 3 = 165
Number of stickers that Adam has now
= 7 u - 27 + 3 u - 72
= 10 u - 99
= 10 x 165 - 99
= 1650 - 99
= 1551
Answer(s): 1551