PSLEAt first, Leah had a total of 57 brown and grey balloons. 20 grey balloons burst. She then increased the number of brown balloons by 70%. After that, Leah had a total of 51 balloons. How many grey balloons did she have at first?
|
Brown |
Grey |
Total |
Before |
10 u |
|
57 |
Change |
+ 7 u |
- 20 |
- 6 |
After |
17 u |
|
51 |
70100 =
710Decrease in the number of balloons
= 57 - 51
= 6
7 u = 20 - 6
7 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 7 = 2
Number of brown balloons at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 2
= 20
Number of grey balloons at first
= 57 - 20
= 37
Answer(s): 37