Jean and Xylia shared some bracelets. Jean's share was 45% of Xylia's share. She then increased her share of the bracelets by taking 25% of Xylia's share. Given that Jean had 15 fewer bracelets than Xylia in the end, how many bracelets did the girls have altogether?
| |
Jean |
Xylia |
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 bracelets that Jean took from Xylia
= 25% x 20 u
=
25100 x 20 u
= 5 u
Number of fewer bracelets that Jean had than Xylia in the end = 1 u
1 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 1 = 15
Total number of bracelets that the girls had
= 29 u
= 29 x 15
= 435
Answer(s): 435
