A number of stamps are shared between peter and Paul in ratios of 4:9. If they were shared as 9:4, peter would receive 45 more stamps. Find the number of stamps to be shared.
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Let the number of stamps be x
If shared in the ratio 4:9
Peter receives 4/13 x
Paul receives 9/13 x
If shared in the ratio 9:4
Peter receives 9/13 x
Paul receives 4/13 x
If they were shared as 9:4, peter would receive 45 more stamps.
9/13 x – 4/13 x = 45
5/13 x = 45
x = 45 x 13/5
x = 117
therefore, there were 117 stamps
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number of stamps be x
If shared in the ratio 4:9
Peter receives 4/13 x
Paul receives 9/13 x
If shared in the ratio 9:4
Peter receives 9/13 x
Paul receives 4/13 x
If they were shared as 9:4, peter would receive 45 more stamps.
9/13 x – 4/13 x = 45
5/13 x = 45
x = 45 x 13/5
x = 117
therefore, there were 117 stamps
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