Question

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Alex and Freddy collect stamps. The number of stamps in Alex’s collection to the number of stamps in Freddy’s collection is in the ratio of 3:5. How much more stamps does Freddy have if together they have 136 stamps?

Answer 1

34?

Explanation:

Answer 2

Alex : Freddy : Total
3 : 5 : 3 + 5
3: 5 : 8

8 parts = 136
1 part = 17
Alex = 17 x 3 = 51
Freddy = 17 x 5 = 85
85 - 51 = 34
Freddy has 34 more stamps than Alex