PSLE At first, Gem had 66 beads and some stickers. After she gave away 37 beads and 40% of the stickers, she had a total of 56 beads and stickers. How many stickers did Gem have at first?
|
Beads |
Stickers |
Total |
Before |
66 |
5 u |
|
Change |
- 37 |
- 2 u |
|
After |
29 |
3 u |
56 |
40% =
40100 =
25 Number of beads that Gem left
= 66 - 37
= 29
Number of stickers that Gem left
= 56 - 29
= 27
3 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 3 = 9
Number of stickers that Gem had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 9
= 45
Answer(s): 45