Last year, there were 75 members in a school musical play club. The number of girls was
14 the number of boys.
- What percentage of the members were girls last year?
- This year, 9 boys left the club and 9 girls joined the club. What percentage of the members are girls this year?
(a)
Girls : Boys : Total
1 : 4 : 5
Percentage of members that were girls
=
15 x 100%
= 20%
(b)
|
Girls |
Boys |
Before |
1 u |
4 u |
Change |
+ 9 |
- 9 |
After |
1 u + 9 |
4 u - 9 |
5 u = 75
1 u = 75 ÷ 5 = 15
Number of girls this year
= 1 u + 9
= (1 x 15) + 9
= 15 + 9
= 24
Total members this year
= 75 + 9 - 9
= 75
Percentage of girls in the club
=
2475 x 100%
= 32%
Answer(s): (a) 20%; (b) 32%