Diana and Cindy shared some bangles. Diana's share was 40% of Cindy's share. She then increased her share of the bangles by taking 20% of Cindy's share. Given that Diana had 22 fewer bangles than Cindy in the end, how many bangles did the girls have altogether?
| |
Diana |
Cindy |
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 bangles that Diana took from Cindy
= 20% x 5 u
=
20100 x 5 u
= 1 u
Number of fewer bangles that Diana had than Cindy in the end = 1 u
1 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 1 = 22
Total number of bangles that the girls had
= 7 u
= 7 x 22
= 154
Answer(s): 154
