Lee had 60% fewer lollipops than Reggie. After Reggie gave 210 lollipops to Lee, Lee had
34 as many lollipops as Reggie. How many lollipops did each of them have in the end?
- Reggie
- Lee
| |
Lee |
Reggie |
Total |
| Before |
2x7 =
14 u |
5x7 =
35 u |
7x7 =
49 u |
| Change |
+ 210 |
- 210 |
|
| After |
3x7 =
21 u |
4x7 =
28 u |
7x7 =
49 u |
Number of lollipops that Lee had at first in percentage
= 100% - 60%
= 40%
40% =
40100 =
25 The total number of lollipops at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the total number of lollipops the same. LCM of 7 and 7 is 49.
Number of lollipops that Reggie gave to Lee
= 35 u - 28 u
= 7 u
7 u = 210
1 u = 210 ÷ 7 = 30
Number of lollipops that Lee had in the end
= 21 u
= 21 x 30
= 630
Number of lollipops that Reggie had in the end
= 28 u
= 28 x 30
= 840
Answer(s): (a) 630; (b) 840
