PSLEAt first, Leah had a total of 112 yellow and black balloons. 15 black balloons burst. She then increased the number of yellow balloons by 70%. After that, Leah had a total of 153 balloons. How many black balloons did she have at first?
|
Yellow |
Black |
Total |
Before |
10 u |
|
112 |
Change |
+ 7 u |
- 15 |
+ 41 |
After |
17 u |
|
153 |
70100 =
710Increase in the number of balloons
= 153 - 112
= 41
7 u = 41 + 15
7 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 7 = 8
Number of yellow balloons at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 8
= 80
Number of black balloons at first
= 112 - 80
= 32
Answer(s): 32