PSLE At first, Elyse had 74 stickers and some erasers. After she gave away 43 stickers and 25% of the erasers, she had a total of 37 stickers and erasers. How many erasers did Elyse have at first?
|
Stickers |
Erasers |
Total |
Before |
74 |
4 u |
|
Change |
- 43 |
- 1 u |
|
After |
31 |
3 u |
37 |
25% =
25100 =
14 Number of stickers that Elyse left
= 74 - 43
= 31
Number of erasers that Elyse left
= 37 - 31
= 6
3 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 3 = 2
Number of erasers that Elyse had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 2
= 8
Answer(s): 8