PSLEAt first, Leah had a total of 100 pink and grey balloons. 10 grey balloons burst. She then increased the number of pink balloons by 70%. After that, Leah had a total of 125 balloons. How many grey balloons did she have at first?
|
Pink |
Grey |
Total |
Before |
10 u |
|
100 |
Change |
+ 7 u |
- 10 |
+ 25 |
After |
17 u |
|
125 |
70100 =
710Increase in the number of balloons
= 125 - 100
= 25
7 u = 25 + 10
7 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 7 = 5
Number of pink balloons at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 5
= 50
Number of grey balloons at first
= 100 - 50
= 50
Answer(s): 50