Adam has some blue stickers and red stickers.
The number of blue stickers is increased by 25% to 50.
The number of red stickers is increased by 50% to 51.
- How many stickers are there at first?
- How many stickers are there in the end?
|
Blue |
Red |
Before |
100% |
100% |
Change |
+ 25% |
+ 50% |
After |
125% = 50 |
150% = 51 |
(a)
100% + 25% = 125%
125% of blue stickers = 50
100% of blue stickers =
50125 x 100 = 40
100% + 50% = 150%
150% of red stickers = 51
100% of red stickers =
51150 x 100 = 34
Number of stickers at first
= 100% of blue stickers + 100% of red stickers
= 40 + 34
= 74
(b)
Number of stickers in the end
= 50 + 51
= 101
Answer(s): (a) 74; (b) 101