Fill in the blanks.
Adam and Bryan share some beads.
When Adam gives 20 to Bryan, Adam's share decreases by 40%.
- Number of beads that Adam decreases by in percentage = _____%
- Number of beads that Adam has in the end in percentage = _____ %
- _____% of Adam's beads is the same as 20.
- Number of beads that Adam has at first = _____
|
Adam (%) |
Bryan (%) |
Before |
100% |
|
Change |
- 20 - 40% |
+ 20
|
After |
60% |
|
(a)
Number of beads that Adam decreases by in percentage = 40%
(b)
Number of beads that Adam has in the end = 100% - 40% = 60%
(c)
40% of Adam's beads → 20
(d)
40% of Adam → 20
1% of Adam → 20 ÷ 40 = 0.5
100% of Bryan → 100 x 0.5 = 50
Number of beads that Adam has at first = 50
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) 60; (c) 40; (d) 50