Adam has some red stickers and blue stickers.
The number of red stickers is increased by 40% to 70.
The number of blue stickers is increased by 50% to 51.
- How many stickers are there at first?
- How many stickers are there in the end?
|
Red |
Blue |
Before |
100% |
100% |
Change |
+ 40% |
+ 50% |
After |
140% = 70 |
150% = 51 |
(a)
100% + 40% = 140%
140% of red stickers = 70
100% of red stickers =
70140 x 100 = 50
100% + 50% = 150%
150% of blue stickers = 51
100% of blue stickers =
51150 x 100 = 34
Number of stickers at first
= 100% of red stickers + 100% of blue stickers
= 50 + 34
= 84
(b)
Number of stickers in the end
= 70 + 51
= 121
Answer(s): (a) 84; (b) 121