Shannon and Betty shared some earpins. Shannon's share was 45% of Betty's share. She then increased her share of the earpins by taking 25% of Betty's share. Given that Shannon had 35 fewer earpins than Betty in the end, how many earpins did the girls have altogether?
| |
Shannon |
Betty |
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 earpins that Shannon took from Betty
= 25% x 20 u
=
25100 x 20 u
= 5 u
Number of fewer earpins that Shannon had than Betty in the end = 1 u
1 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 1 = 35
Total number of earpins that the girls had
= 29 u
= 29 x 35
= 1015
Answer(s): 1015
