Wendy had some brown and red beads. If she gives away 24 brown beads, the number of brown beads will be 20% of the total number of beads left. If she gives away 24 red beads, the number of brown beads will be 25% of the total number of beads left.
- How many beads does Wendy have altogether?
- What fraction of Wendy's beads is red?
| |
Scenario 1 |
Scenario 2 |
| |
Brown |
Red |
Brown |
Red |
| Before |
1 u + 24 |
4 u |
1 p |
3 p + 24 |
| Change |
- 24 |
No change |
No change |
- 24 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
1 p |
3 p |
(a)
20% =
20100 =
1525% =
25100 =
141 u + 24 = 1 p --- (1)
4 u = 3 p + 24
4 u - 24 = 3 p --- (2)
Make p the same.
(1)
x33 u + 72 = 3 p --- (3)
(2) = (3)
4 u - 24 = 3 u + 72
4 u - 3 u = 72 + 24
1 u = 96
Number of beads that Wendy had at first
= 1 u + 24 + 4 u
= 5 u + 24
= 5 x 96 + 24
= 480 + 24
= 504
(b)
Number of red beads
= 4 u
= 4 x 96
= 384
Fraction of Wendy's beads that is red
=
384504=
1621 Answer(s): (a) 504; (b)
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