There are 6 more teachers in School P than in School Q. After 25% of the teachers left School P and 50% of teachers left School Q, the number of teachers who remained in School P is thrice that of the number of teachers in School Q. Find the number of teachers in School P at first.
|
P |
Q |
Before |
4 u |
2 u |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 1 u |
After |
3 u |
1 u |
25% =
25100 =
14 50% =
50100 =
12Number of more teachers in School P than in School Q
= 4 u - 2 u
= 2 u
2 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 2 = 3
Number of teachers in School P at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 3
= 12
Answer(s): 12