Fill in the blanks.
Bryan and Adam share some marbles.
When Bryan gives 70 to Adam, Bryan's share decreases by 14%.
- Number of marbles that Bryan decreases by in percentage = _____%
- Number of marbles that Bryan has in the end in percentage = _____ %
- _____% of Bryan's marbles is the same as 70.
- Number of marbles that Bryan has at first = _____
|
Bryan (%) |
Adam (%) |
Before |
100% |
|
Change |
- 70 - 14% |
+ 70
|
After |
86% |
|
(a)
Number of marbles that Bryan decreases by in percentage = 14%
(b)
Number of marbles that Bryan has in the end = 100% - 14% = 86%
(c)
14% of Bryan's marbles → 70
(d)
14% of Bryan → 70
1% of Bryan → 70 ÷ 14 = 5
100% of Adam → 100 x 5 = 500
Number of marbles that Bryan has at first = 500
Answer(s): (a) 14; (b) 86; (c) 14; (d) 500