Gem had a guide book with 260 pages. She read 35% of the guide book on Wednesday, 35% of the guide book on Thursday and the rest on Friday.
- How many pages did she read on Friday?
- How many more pages did she read on Wednesday than on Friday?
(a)
100% → 260
1% → 260 ÷ 100 = 2.6
Number of pages that Gem read on Friday in percent
= 100% - 35% - 35%
= 30%
Number of pages that Gem read on Friday
= 30 x 2.6
= 78
(b)
Number of more pages that Gem read on Wednesday than on Friday in percent
= 35% - 30%
= 5%
5% → 5 x 2.6 = 13
Number of more pages that Gem read on Wednesday than on Friday = 13
Answer(s): (a) 78; (b) 13