Last year, there were 88 members in a school musical play club. The number of girls was
35 the number of boys.
- What percentage of the members were girls last year?
- This year, 2 boys left the club and 14 girls joined the club. What percentage of the members are girls this year?
(a)
Girls : Boys : Total
3 : 5 : 8
Percentage of members that were girls
=
38 x 100%
= 37.5%
(b)
|
Girls |
Boys |
Before |
3 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 14 |
- 2 |
After |
3 u + 14 |
5 u - 2 |
8 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 8 = 11
Number of girls this year
= 3 u + 14
= (3 x 11) + 14
= 33 + 14
= 47
Total members this year
= 88 + 14 - 2
= 100
Percentage of girls in the club
=
47100 x 100%
= 47%
Answer(s): (a) 37.5%; (b) 47%