Winnie and Lynn shared some necklaces. Winnie's share was 40% of Lynn's share. She then increased her share of the necklaces by taking 20% of Lynn's share. Given that Winnie had 16 fewer necklaces than Lynn in the end, how many necklaces did the girls have altogether?
| |
Winnie |
Lynn |
Difference |
Total |
| Before |
2 u |
5 u |
|
7 u |
| Change |
+ 1 u |
- 1 u |
|
|
| After |
3 u |
4 u |
1 u |
7 u |
40% =
40100 =
25Number of necklaces that Winnie took from Lynn
= 20% x 5 u
=
20100 x 5 u
= 1 u
Number of fewer necklaces that Winnie had than Lynn in the end = 1 u
1 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 1 = 16
Total number of necklaces that the girls had
= 7 u
= 7 x 16
= 112
Answer(s): 112
