PSLEAt first, Leah had a total of 100 grey and brown balloons. 12 brown balloons burst. She then increased the number of grey balloons by 90%. After that, Leah had a total of 142 balloons. How many brown balloons did she have at first?
|
Grey |
Brown |
Total |
Before |
10 u |
|
100 |
Change |
+ 9 u |
- 12 |
+ 42 |
After |
19 u |
|
142 |
90100 =
910Increase in the number of balloons
= 142 - 100
= 42
9 u = 42 + 12
9 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 9 = 6
Number of grey balloons at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 6
= 60
Number of brown balloons at first
= 100 - 60
= 40
Answer(s): 40