Answer:
540 books
Step-by-step explanation:
It is given that Iqbal's shelf is 7/8 full ..
→ That Means we can say that, iqbal's shelf is (1 - 7/8) = 1/8 is Empty .....
Similarly,
Sachin's shelf is 12/15 full.
→ That Means we can say that, sachin's shelf is (1 - 12/15) = 3/15 is Empty.....
→ Both total Empty = (1/8 + 3/15)
Taking LCM of denominator ,
→ (15+24 /120)
→ 39/120
→ 13/40 part is Empty in both .
Now, it has been said that, when 351 more books are distributed among them , both shelves filled completely .
So, we can say that :----
→ 13/40 part ---------------- 351
→ 1 part ---------------------- 351*40/13 = 1080 = Total Books in Both Selves .
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Now, since bookshelves of the same size and holding books of the same sizes ,,
→ Both have Books in Each = 1080/2 = 540 books .
