PSLE On Tuesday, the number of adults to girls to boys visiting a zoo was 5 : 6 : 2. On Wednesday, the number of adults visiting the zoo remained the same. However, the number of girls increased by 50% and the number of boys decreased by 50%.
- What was the ratio of the number of adults to girls to boys visiting the zoo on Wednesday?
- On Tuesday, 176 girls and boys visited the zoo. What was the total number of visitors at the zoo on Wednesday?
|
Adults |
Girls |
Boys |
Before |
5 u |
6 u |
2 u |
Change |
|
+ 3 u |
- 1 u |
After |
5 u |
9 u |
1 u |
(a)
Increase in the number of girls
= 50% x 6 u
=
50100 x 6 u
= 3 u
Decrease in the number of boys
= 50% x 2 u
=
50100 x 2 u
= 1 u
Number of girls on Wednesday
= 6 u + 3 u
= 9 u
Number of boys on Wednesday
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
On Wednesday
Adults : Girls : Boys
5 : 9 : 1
(b)
Number of girls and boys on Tuesday
= 6 u + 2 u
= 8 u
8 u = 176
1 u = 176 ÷ 8 = 22
Total number of visitors on Wednesday
= 5 u + 9 u + 1 u
= 15 u
= 15 x 22
= 330
Answer(s): (a) 5 : 9 : 1; (b) 330