A shop had 630 story books. There were Malay, Chinese and English story books in the ratio of 3 : 6 : 5. When the shop assistant brought in another 369 new story books, the number of Malay story books was increased by 40% and the number of Chinese story books was increased by
12.
- What was the number of English story books that the shop assistant brought in?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of English story books?
|
Malay |
Chinese |
English |
Total |
Before |
3 u |
6 u |
5 u |
630 |
Change |
+ 1.2 u |
+ 3 u |
+ ? |
+ 369 |
After |
4.2 u |
9 u |
9 u |
999 |
Increase in the number of Malay story books
= 40% x 3 u
=
40100 x 3 u
= 1.2 u
Increase in the number of Chinese story books
=
12 x 6 u
= 3 u
Total number of story books at first
= 3 u + 6 u + 5 u
= 14 u
14 u = 630
1 u = 630 ÷ 14 = 45
Increase in the number of Malay and Chinese story books
= 1.2 u + 3 u
= 4.2 u
= 4.2 x 45
= 189
Number of English story books brought in
= 369 - 189
= 180
(b)
Number of English story books at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 45
= 225
Percentage increase in English story books
=
180225 x 100%
= 80%
Answer(s): (a) 180; (b) 80%