Adam has some green stickers and blue stickers.
The number of green stickers is increased by 20% to 54.
The number of blue stickers is increased by 50% to 90.
- How many stickers are there at first?
- How many stickers are there in the end?
|
Green |
Blue |
Before |
100% |
100% |
Change |
+ 20% |
+ 50% |
After |
120% = 54 |
150% = 90 |
(a)
100% + 20% = 120%
120% of green stickers = 54
100% of green stickers =
54120 x 100 = 45
100% + 50% = 150%
150% of blue stickers = 90
100% of blue stickers =
90150 x 100 = 60
Number of stickers at first
= 100% of green stickers + 100% of blue stickers
= 45 + 60
= 105
(b)
Number of stickers in the end
= 54 + 90
= 144
Answer(s): (a) 105; (b) 144