PSLEAt first, Leah had a total of 74 gold and grey balloons. 11 grey balloons burst. She then increased the number of gold balloons by 90%. After that, Leah had a total of 90 balloons. How many grey balloons did she have at first?
|
Gold |
Grey |
Total |
Before |
10 u |
|
74 |
Change |
+ 9 u |
- 11 |
+ 16 |
After |
19 u |
|
90 |
90100 =
910Increase in the number of balloons
= 90 - 74
= 16
9 u = 16 + 11
9 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 9 = 3
Number of gold balloons at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 3
= 30
Number of grey balloons at first
= 74 - 30
= 44
Answer(s): 44