Fanny and Paul collect buttons and marbles. Paul has 65 less buttons than marbles. Paul has 4 times the number of buttons Fanny has, and Fanny has 40% more marbles than Paul. After Fanny gives Paul all of her buttons and Paul gives Fanny 60% of his marbles, Paul has 25 more buttons than marbles. Find the number of marbles Fanny has at first.
Fanny |
Paul |
Marbles |
Buttons |
Marbles |
Buttons |
5.6 u + 91 |
1 u |
4 u + 65 |
4 u |
+ 2.4 u + 39 |
- 1 u |
- 2.4 u - 39 |
+ 1 u |
8 u + 130 |
0 |
1.6 u + 26 |
5 u |
100%+ 40% = 140%
140% x 4 u
=
140100 x 4 u
= 5.6 u
140% x 65
=
140100 x 65
= 91
60% x 4 u
=
60100 x 4 u
= 2.4 u
60% x 65
=
60100 x 65
= 39
If another 25 marbles are given to Paul, he will have equal number of marbles and buttons in the end.
5 u = 1.6 u + 26 + 25
5 u - 1.6 u = 51
3.4 u = 51
1 u = 51 ÷ 3.4 = 15
Number of marbles that Fanny has at first
= 5.6 u + 91
= 5.6 x 15 + 91
= 84 + 91
= 175
Answer(s): 175