In a hall,
27 of the boys wore ties. After 18 boys who wore ties left the hall, the percentage of boys who wore ties decreased to 20%. How many boys in the hall did not wear ties?
|
Wore ties |
Did not wear ties |
Before |
2x4 = 8 u |
5x4 = 20 u |
Change |
- 18 |
|
After |
1x5 = 5 u |
4x5 = 20 u |
20% =
20100 =
15The number of boys who did not wear ties remains unchanged. LCM of 5 and 4 is 20.
Number of boys who wore ties and left
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
3 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Number of boys who did not wear ties
= 20 u
= 20 x 6
= 120
Answer(s): 120