GPrep Ratio Q.

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GPrep Ratio Q.

by niraj_a » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:11 pm
The number of stamps that Kaye and Alberto had were in the ratio 5:3 respectively. After Kaye gave Alberto 10 of her stamps, the ratio of the number Kaye had to the number Alberto had was 7:5. As a result of this gift, Kaye had how many more stamps than Alberto?

A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 60
E. 90

Please show your calculation. Thanks!
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by wawatan » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:20 pm
check out this site

https://www.beatthegmat.com/problem-solv ... t1259.html

please use the search box and type key words from the problem

this way you can get the answer faster

i basically use the search box and type the key words "alberto stamps"

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by niraj_a » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:20 pm
gotcha, thank you so much!