A book shop had 850 comics. There were English, Malay and Chinese comics in the ratio of 6 : 7 : 4. When the book shop assistant brought in another 410 new comics, the number of English comics was increased by 20% and the number of Malay comics was increased by
67.
- What was the number of Chinese comics that the book shop assistant brought in?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of Chinese comics?
|
English |
Malay |
Chinese |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
7 u |
4 u |
850 |
Change |
+ 1.2 u |
+ 6 u |
+ ? |
+ 410 |
After |
7.2 u |
13 u |
5 u |
1260 |
Increase in the number of English comics
= 20% x 6 u
=
20100 x 6 u
= 1.2 u
Increase in the number of Malay comics
=
67 x 7 u
= 6 u
Total number of comics at first
= 6 u + 7 u + 4 u
= 17 u
17 u = 850
1 u = 850 ÷ 17 = 50
Increase in the number of English and Malay comics
= 1.2 u + 6 u
= 7.2 u
= 7.2 x 50
= 360
Number of Chinese comics brought in
= 410 - 360
= 50
(b)
Number of Chinese comics at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 50
= 200
Percentage increase in Chinese comics
=
50200 x 100%
= 25%
Answer(s): (a) 50; (b) 25%