Question

Amen divide his collection of stamps in the ratio 6:5 between his two sister Sheila and Amina.If Sheila received 23 stamps more than Amina how many stamps did he distribute?

Answer 1

Let number of stamps Sheila has be 6x Let number of stamps am in a has be 5x 6x=5x+23 23=6x-5x X=23 Number of stamps Sheila has=6×23=138 Number of stamps am in a has=5×23=115

Answer 2

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Here is the solution:

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Ratio : Sheila : Amina = 6 : 5 (given)

Define x:

Let x be the constant ratio

Ratio : Sheila : Amina = 6x : 5x

Solve x:

Given that Sheila received 23 stamps more than Amina

6x - 5x = 23

x = 23

Find the number of stamps each received:

Sheila = 6x = 6(23) = 138

Amina = 5x = 5(23) = 115.

Answer: Shelia received 138 stamps and Amina received 115 stamps