Usha and Zoe collected stamps. Usha gave 60% of her stamps to Zoe and as a result, Zoe's stamps increased by 20%. If Usha had 14 stamps left, find the number of stamps Zoe should give to Usha in the end so that both had an equal number of stamps.
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Usha
|
Zoe |
Comparing the change
in Zoe's stamps
|
|
Before
|
5x1 =
5 u |
|
5x3 =
15u |
|
Change
|
- 3x1 =
- 3 u
|
+ 3x1 =
+ 3 u
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+ 1x3 =
+ 3 u
|
|
After
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2x1 =
2 u
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|
6x3 =
18 u |
60% =
60100 =
3520% =
20100 =
15The increase in the number of stamps that Zoe had is repeated. Make the increase in the number of stamps that Zoe had the same. LCM of 3 and 1 = 3
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Number of stamps that Zoe had more than Usha in the end
= 18 u - 2 u
= 16 u
Number of stamps that Zoe should give to Usha so that both had an equal number of stamps in the end
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
= 8 x 7
= 56
Answer(s): 56
