Linda and Hilda shared some bracelets. Linda's share was 30% of Hilda's share. She then increased her share of the bracelets by taking 10% of Hilda's share. Given that Linda had 35 fewer bracelets than Hilda in the end, how many bracelets did the girls have altogether?
| |
Linda |
Hilda |
Difference |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
10 u |
|
13 u |
| Change |
+ 1 u |
- 1 u |
|
|
| After |
4 u |
9 u |
5 u |
13 u |
30% =
30100 =
310Number of bracelets that Linda took from Hilda
= 10% x 10 u
=
10100 x 10 u
= 1 u
Number of fewer bracelets that Linda had than Hilda in the end = 5 u
5 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 5 = 7
Total number of bracelets that the girls had
= 13 u
= 13 x 7
= 91
Answer(s): 91
