Jean and Lynn shared some earrings. Jean's share was 40% of Lynn's share. She then increased her share of the earrings by taking 20% of Lynn's share. Given that Jean had 35 fewer earrings than Lynn in the end, how many earrings did the girls have altogether?
| |
Jean |
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 earrings that Jean took from Lynn
= 20% x 5 u
=
20100 x 5 u
= 1 u
Number of fewer earrings that Jean had than Lynn in the end = 1 u
1 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 1 = 35
Total number of earrings that the girls had
= 7 u
= 7 x 35
= 245
Answer(s): 245
