The number of stamps that Kaye and Alberto had were in the ration of 5:3 respectively.

The number of stamps that Kaye and Alberto had were in the ration of 5:3 respectively. After Kaye gave Alberto 10 of her stamps, the ration of the number of Kaye had to the number of Alberto had was 3:2. As a result of the gift, Kaye had how many more stamps than Alberto?

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Answer/Solution

80

Steps/Work

C
K1 = 5x
A1 = 3x
K2 = 5x - 10
A2 = 3x + 10
K2/A2 = 3/2
(5x-10)/(3x+10) = 3/2
2*(5x-10) = 3*(3x+10)
10x - 20 = 9x + 30
x = 50
K2 = 5*50 - 10 = 240
A2 = 3*50 + 10 = 160
K2 - A2 = 80
Answer : E

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