SOLUTION: Ted and David shared 24 stickers in the ratio 3:5. David used 8 of his stickers. What was the ratio of Ted's stickers to David's sticker's then?

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Question 1161099: Ted and David shared 24 stickers in the ratio 3:5.
David used 8 of his stickers.
What was the ratio of Ted's stickers to David's sticker's then?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%2B5=8

Ted originally: %283%2F8%2924=9
David originally: %285%2F8%2924=15

After David uses 8, he then has 7.
( 15-8=7 )

Now Ted's to David's ratio is 9:7.