Fill in the blanks.
Adam has some beads.
Adam gives some beads away.
The number of beads now is a decrease of 40% compared to what Adam has at first.
- Number of beads that Adam has at first = _____ u
- Number of beads that Adam gives away = _____ u
- Number of beads that Adam has in the end = _____ u
|
Adam (Units) |
Adam (%) |
Before |
5 u |
100% |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 40% |
After |
3 u |
60% |
(a)
Change percentage into units.
40% =
40100 =
25 Number of beads that Adam has at first = 5 u
(b)
Number of beads that Adam gives away = 2 u
(c)
Number of beads that Adam has in the end
= 5 u - 2 u
= 3 u
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 2; (c) 3