PSLEAt first, Leah had a total of 77 purple and grey balloons. 11 grey balloons burst. She then increased the number of purple balloons by 90%. After that, Leah had a total of 102 balloons. How many grey balloons did she have at first?
|
Purple |
Grey |
Total |
Before |
10 u |
|
77 |
Change |
+ 9 u |
- 11 |
+ 25 |
After |
19 u |
|
102 |
90100 =
910Increase in the number of balloons
= 102 - 77
= 25
9 u = 25 + 11
9 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 9 = 4
Number of purple balloons at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 4
= 40
Number of grey balloons at first
= 77 - 40
= 37
Answer(s): 37