PSLE On Saturday, the number of children to men to women visiting a safari park was 5 : 10 : 6. On Sunday, the number of children visiting the safari park remained the same. However, the number of men increased by 20% and the number of women decreased by 50%.
- What was the ratio of the number of children to men to women visiting the safari park on Sunday?
- On Saturday, 512 men and women visited the safari park. What was the total number of visitors at the safari park on Sunday?
|
Children |
Men |
Women |
Before |
5 u |
10 u |
6 u |
Change |
|
+ 2 u |
- 3 u |
After |
5 u |
12 u |
3 u |
(a)
Increase in the number of men
= 20% x 10 u
=
20100 x 10 u
= 2 u
Decrease in the number of women
= 50% x 6 u
=
50100 x 6 u
= 3 u
Number of men on Sunday
= 10 u + 2 u
= 12 u
Number of women on Sunday
= 6 u - 3 u
= 3 u
On Sunday
Children : Men : Women
5 : 12 : 3
(b)
Number of men and women on Saturday
= 10 u + 6 u
= 16 u
16 u = 512
1 u = 512 ÷ 16 = 32
Total number of visitors on Sunday
= 5 u + 12 u + 3 u
= 20 u
= 20 x 32
= 640
Answer(s): (a) 5 : 12 : 3; (b) 640