Question

5. The ratio of the number of John's stamps to the number of Peter's stamps is 5:8. Peter has 18 more stamps than John. If Peter gives 22 stamps to John, what will be the new ratio of the number of John's stamps to Peter's?

Answer 1

2:1

Explanation:

J:P = 5:8

30:48

48-30= 18

48-22= 26

30+22= 52

new ratio

52:26

2:1