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The cashier got 1/3 of the stamps and the secretary got 1/5 of the stamps. The secretary got 40 fewer stamps than the cashier. How many did the cashier receive?
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Answered by Reiny
solve for x

x/3 - x/5 = 40

times 15

5x - 3x = 600
etc.
12 years ago
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