There are 34 more teachers in School W than in School X. After 25% of the teachers left School W and 50% of teachers left School X, the number of teachers who remained in School W is thrice that of the number of teachers in School X. Find the number of teachers in School W at first.
|
W |
X |
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 W than in School X
= 4 u - 2 u
= 2 u
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Number of teachers in School W at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 17
= 68
Answer(s): 68