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x + y = 360
x =0.25y

substitute x = 0.25y into x + y = 360
x + y = 360
0.25y + y = 360
1.25y = 360
y = 288

x = 288 (0.25) = 72

Jose has 72 stamps
Maria has 288 stamps

288 - 72 = 216

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Maria has 216 more stamps than Jose
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