Elyse and Betty shared some pens. Elyse had 60% of what Betty had at first. Elyse then gave Betty
47 of what she had. How many more percent did Betty have than Elyse in the end? Correct the answer to 1 decimal place.
| |
Elyse |
Betty |
Comparing Elyse
and Betty at first |
5x7 =
35 u |
3x7 =
21 u |
| Before |
7x5 =
35 u |
|
| Change |
- 4x5 =
- 20 u |
+ 4x5 =
+ 20 u |
| After |
3x5 =
15 u |
41 u |
60% =
60100 =
35The number of pens that Elyse had at first is repeated. Make the number of pens that Elyse had at first the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Number of pens that Betty had in the end
= 21 u + 20 u
= 41 u
Number of more pens that Betty had than Elyse in the end
= 41 u - 15 u
= 26 u
Number of more pens that Betty had than Elyse in the end in percent
=
2615 x 100%
≈ 173.3%
Answer(s): 173.3%
