Winnie and Kylie shared some earrings. Winnie's share was 35% of Kylie's share. She then increased her share of the earrings by taking 15% of Kylie's share. Given that Winnie had 28 fewer earrings than Kylie in the end, how many earrings did the girls have altogether?
| |
Winnie |
Kylie |
Difference |
Total |
| Before |
7 u |
20 u |
|
27 u |
| Change |
+ 3 u |
- 3 u |
|
|
| After |
10 u |
17 u |
7 u |
27 u |
35% =
35100 =
720Number of earrings that Winnie took from Kylie
= 15% x 20 u
=
15100 x 20 u
= 3 u
Number of fewer earrings that Winnie had than Kylie in the end = 7 u
7 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 7 = 4
Total number of earrings that the girls had
= 27 u
= 27 x 4
= 108
Answer(s): 108
