At a park, there were
27 as many adults as children at first. After 42 adults left, there were 187 more children than adults remaining at a park. How many children were at the park?
| |
Adults |
Children |
| Before |
2 u |
7 u |
| Change |
- 42 |
|
| After |
2 u - 42 |
7 u |
In the end, the number of children was 187 more than the number of adults. If another 187 adults entered the park, the number of children and adults would be the same.
7 u = 2 u - 42 + 187
7 u - 2 u = 187 - 42
5 u = 145
1 u = 145 ÷ 5 = 29
Number of children at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 29
= 203
Answer: 203
