PSLE On Friday, the number of adults to boys to girls visiting a bird park was 1 : 10 : 4. On Saturday, the number of adults visiting the bird park remained the same. However, the number of boys increased by 30% and the number of girls decreased by 50%.
- What was the ratio of the number of adults to boys to girls visiting the bird park on Saturday?
- On Friday, 630 boys and girls visited the bird park. What was the total number of visitors at the bird park on Saturday?
|
Adults |
Boys |
Girls |
Before |
1 u |
10 u |
4 u |
Change |
|
+ 3 u |
- 2 u |
After |
1 u |
13 u |
2 u |
(a)
Increase in the number of boys
= 30% x 10 u
=
30100 x 10 u
= 3 u
Decrease in the number of girls
= 50% x 4 u
=
50100 x 4 u
= 2 u
Number of boys on Saturday
= 10 u + 3 u
= 13 u
Number of girls on Saturday
= 4 u - 2 u
= 2 u
On Saturday
Adults : Boys : Girls
1 : 13 : 2
(b)
Number of boys and girls on Friday
= 10 u + 4 u
= 14 u
14 u = 630
1 u = 630 ÷ 14 = 45
Total number of visitors on Saturday
= 1 u + 13 u + 2 u
= 16 u
= 16 x 45
= 720
Answer(s): (a) 1 : 13 : 2; (b) 720