Question

PLEASE HURRY!!!

Shaquille, Lyle, and Amanda collect stamps. Shaquille has one-half the number of stamps that Lyle has. Amanda has two-thirds as many stamps as Lyle. Together they have 364 stamps. How many stamps does Amanda own?

Answer 1

amanda owns 112 stamps

Answer 2

Amanda has 112 stamps

proof:

Lyle has 168 stamps

Shaq has 84 stamps

Explanation:

S = number of stamps Shaquille has

L = number Lyle has

A = number Amanda has

S = 1/2L

A = 2/3L

S + L + A = 364

substituting for S and A

1/2L + L + 2/3L = 364

reduce

2 1/6L = 364

divide both sides by 2 1/6

L = 168

S = 1/2(168) = 84

A = 2/3(168) = 112