There are 42 more teachers in School J than in School K. After 25% of the teachers left School J and 50% of teachers left School K, the number of teachers who remained in School J is thrice that of the number of teachers in School K. Find the number of teachers in School J at first.
|
J |
K |
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 J than in School K
= 4 u - 2 u
= 2 u
2 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 2 = 21
Number of teachers in School J at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 21
= 84
Answer(s): 84