Sixteen minutes ago, 60% of the students in a basketball court were girls. 19 students left the basketball court. As a result, the number of girls decreased by 40% and the number of boys decreased by 90%. How many students are in the basketball court at first?
| |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
2 u |
7 u |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1.8 u |
- 3.8 u |
| After |
3 u |
0.2 u |
3.2 u |
60% =
60100 =
35Number of girls who left the basketball court
= 40% x 5 u
=
40100 x 5 u
= 2 u
Number of boys who left the basketball court
= 90% x 2 u
=
90100 x 2 u
= 1.8 u
Total number of students who left the basketball court
= 2 u + 1.8 u
= 3.8 u
3.8 u = 19
1 u = 19 ÷ 3.8 = 5
Number of students in the basketball court at first
= 5 u + 2 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 5
= 35
Answer(s): 35
