Jacob bought 25% more buttons than John. Jayden bought 20% fewer buttons than Jacob. Jacob and John gave Jayden some buttons in the ratio 3 : 2. As a result, Jayden had twice as much buttons as before. Given that John had 24 more buttons than Jacob in the end, how much buttons did Jayden receive?
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Jacob
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John
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Jayden
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5x5
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4x5
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5x5
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4x5
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Before
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25 u
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20 u
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20 u
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Change |
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+ (2 x 20 u) = + 40 u |
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- 3x8 = - 24 u |
- 2x8 = - 16 u |
+ 5x8 = + 40 u |
After |
1 u |
4 u |
60 u |
100% + 25% = 125%
125% =
125100 =
54 100% - 20% = 80%
80% =
80100 =
45 The number of buttons that Jacob had at first is the repeated identity.
LCM of 5 and 5 = 25
The change in the number of buttons that Jayden had is the repeated identity when Jacob and John gave to Jayden.
LCM of 40 and 5 = 40
Number of buttons that John had more than Jacob in the end
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Number of buttons that Jayden received
= 24 u + 16 u
= 40 u
= 40 x 8
= 320
Answer(s): 320