Gabby and Ivory shared some bangles. Gabby's share was 45% of Ivory's share. She then increased her share of the bangles by taking 25% of Ivory's share. Given that Gabby had 33 fewer bangles than Ivory in the end, how many bangles did the girls have altogether?
| |
Gabby |
Ivory |
Difference |
Total |
| Before |
9 u |
20 u |
|
29 u |
| Change |
+ 5 u |
- 5 u |
|
|
| After |
14 u |
15 u |
1 u |
29 u |
45% =
45100 =
920Number of bangles that Gabby took from Ivory
= 25% x 20 u
=
25100 x 20 u
= 5 u
Number of fewer bangles that Gabby had than Ivory in the end = 1 u
1 u = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 1 = 33
Total number of bangles that the girls had
= 29 u
= 29 x 33
= 957
Answer(s): 957
