Emma and Joelle shared some earrings. Emma's share was 45% of Joelle's share. She then increased her share of the earrings by taking 25% of Joelle's share. Given that Emma had 25 fewer earrings than Joelle in the end, how many earrings did the girls have altogether?
| |
Emma |
Joelle |
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 earrings that Emma took from Joelle
= 25% x 20 u
=
25100 x 20 u
= 5 u
Number of fewer earrings that Emma had than Joelle in the end = 1 u
1 u = 25
1 u = 25 ÷ 1 = 25
Total number of earrings that the girls had
= 29 u
= 29 x 25
= 725
Answer(s): 725
