Emma and Gwen shared some erasers. Emma had 75% of what Gwen had at first. Emma then gave Gwen
35 of what she had. How many less percent did Emma have than Gwen in the end? Correct the answer to 1 decimal place.
| |
Emma |
Gwen |
Comparing Emma
and Gwen at first |
4x5 =
20 u |
3x5 =
15 u |
| Before |
5x4 =
20 u |
|
| Change |
- 3x4 =
- 12 u |
+ 3x4 =
+ 12 u |
| After |
2x4 =
8 u |
27 u |
75% =
75100 =
34The number of erasers that Emma had at first is repeated. Make the number of erasers that Emma had at first the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
Number of erasers that Gwen had in the end
= 15 u + 12 u
= 27 u
Number of less erasers that Emma had than Gwen in the end
= 27 u - 8 u
= 19 u
Number of less erasers that Emma had than Gwen in the end in percent
=
1927 x 100%
≈ 70.4%
Answer(s): 70.4%
