PSLEAt first, Leah had a total of 97 yellow and black balloons. 19 black balloons burst. She then increased the number of yellow balloons by 90%. After that, Leah had a total of 132 balloons. How many black balloons did she have at first?
|
Yellow |
Black |
Total |
Before |
10 u |
|
97 |
Change |
+ 9 u |
- 19 |
+ 35 |
After |
19 u |
|
132 |
90100 =
910Increase in the number of balloons
= 132 - 97
= 35
9 u = 35 + 19
9 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 9 = 6
Number of yellow balloons at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 6
= 60
Number of black balloons at first
= 97 - 60
= 37
Answer(s): 37