In the following question type, there are 3 different items of different quantity making up the unknown total.
2 fractions of the total are given to differentiate the quantity of 2 items.
The difference between 2 items is also provided.
The concept of common multiples will be useful here since the denominator represents the same total.
Such questions appear can in P4 Papers Section B and C.
A simpler version of the question can be found here.
A simpler version of the question can be found here.
Harry and Albert and Thomas were given some stamps from their uncle.
1/3 of the stamps were given to Harry.
Albert received 1/4 of the stamps.
The rest of the stamps were given to Thomas.
Thomas received 80 more stamps than Harry.
How many stamps were given to the 3 boys altogether?
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