Fill in the blanks.
Bryan and Adam share some beads.
When Bryan gives 70 to Adam, Bryan's share decreases by 40%.
- Number of beads that Bryan decreases by in percentage = _____%
- Number of beads that Bryan has in the end in percentage = _____ %
- _____% of Bryan's beads is the same as 70.
- Number of beads that Bryan has at first = _____
|
Bryan (%) |
Adam (%) |
Before |
100% |
|
Change |
- 70 - 40% |
+ 70
|
After |
60% |
|
(a)
Number of beads that Bryan decreases by in percentage = 40%
(b)
Number of beads that Bryan has in the end = 100% - 40% = 60%
(c)
40% of Bryan's beads → 70
(d)
40% of Bryan → 70
1% of Bryan → 70 ÷ 40 = 1.75
100% of Adam → 100 x 1.75 = 175
Number of beads that Bryan has at first = 175
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) 60; (c) 40; (d) 175