Question

A collection of stamps consists of 3c stamps 5c stamps and 7c stamps. There are 6 more 3c stamps than 5c stamps and two more 7c stamps than 3c stamps. The total value of the stamps is $1.94. How many 3c stamps are in the collection?

Answer 1

The number of 3¢ stamps that are in the collection is: 22.

What is an expression?

An expression can be defined as a mathematical equation which is used to show the relationship existing between two or more variables and numerical quantities.

In this exercise, you're required to determine the number of 3 cents (3¢) . Therefore, we would translate the word problem into an algebraic expression and then evaluate it as follows:

Note: 100 cents (¢) is equal to 1 dollar ($).

A collection of stamps consists of 3¢ stamps, 5¢ stamps and 7¢ stamps; 3¢ + 5¢ + 7¢ = 194

6 more 3¢ stamps than 5¢ stamps; 3¢ = 5¢ + 6  ⇒ 5¢ = 3¢ - 6

Two more 7¢ stamps than 3¢ stamps; 7¢ = 3¢ + 2

Combining the above equations, we have:

3¢ + 3¢ - 6 + 3¢ + 2 = 194

9¢ = 198

¢ = 198/9

¢ = 22.

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Complete Question:

A collection of stamps consists of 3¢ stamps 5¢ stamps and 7¢ stamps. There are 6 more 3¢ stamps than 5¢ stamps and two more 7¢ stamps than 3¢ stamps. The total value of the stamps is $1.94. How many 3¢ stamps are in the collection?