Richard has the same number of bookmarks as Rose. After Richard gave away 28 bookmarks and Rose threw away 16 bookmarks, the ratio of the number of Richard’s bookmarks to Rose’s was 2:5. How many bookmarks

Prophetess asked Mar 16, 2023

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Explanation:

(x - 28)/(x - 16) = (2)/(5)

2x - 32 = 5x - 140

3x = 108

x = 36

answer is 36

NHol answered Mar 22, 2023

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