Question

amar divided his collection of stamps in the ratio 6:5 between his sister Sheila and amina. If Sheila received 23 stamps more than Amina, how many stamps did he distribute?

Answer 1

Ratio of sheila : Amina = 6 : 5

Let x be the constant ratio:

Ratio of sheila : Amina = 6x : 5x

The difference is 23 stamps:

6x - 5x = 23

x = 23

Find the total number of stamps:

6x + 5x = 11x

11x = 11 (23) = 253 stamps

Answer: He distributed 253 stamps

Answer 2

Let the ratio be 6x and 5x

A/Q,

The difference of stamps $\downarrow{}$

6x - 5x = 23

x = 23

$\therefore{}$ The difference is 23 stamps.

Total number of stamps $\downarrow{}$

6x + 5x = 11x

11x = 11 × 23

= 253

$\therefore{}$ Total number of stamps = 253