Fill in the blanks.
Bryan and Adam share some stickers.
When Bryan gives 50 to Adam, Adam's share increases by 40%.
- Number of stickers that Adam increases by in percentage = _____%
- Number of stickers that Adam has in the end in percentage = _____ %
- _____% of Adam's stickers is the same as 50.
- Number of stickers that Adam has at first = _____
|
Bryan
|
Adam (%) |
Before |
|
100% |
Change |
- 50
|
+ 50 + 40% |
After |
|
140% |
(a)
Number of stickers that Adam increases by in percentage = 40%
(b)
Number of stickers that Adam has in the end
= 100% + 40%
= 140%
(c)
40% of Adam's stickers → 50
(d)
40% of Adam's stickers → 50
1% of Adam's stickers → 50 ÷ 40 = 1.25
100% of Adam's stickers → 100 x 1.25 = 125
Number of stickers that Adam has at first = 125
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) 140; (c) 40; (d) 125