Rick and Myra collect stamps. Rick has 150 fewer stamps than Myra. Together they have 500 stamps. How many stamps does each person have in their collection?

Answer 1

r+m = 500

r = m-150

m-150 +m = 500

2m =500+150= 650

m=650/2 = 325 stamps for Myra

r =325-150 = 175 stamps for Rick