Seven minutes ago, 60% of the children in a tuckshop were boys. 17 children left the tuckshop. As a result, the number of boys decreased by 40% and the number of girls decreased by 70%. How many children are in the tuckshop at first?
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
2 u |
7 u |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1.4 u |
- 3.4 u |
| After |
3 u |
0.6 u |
3.6 u |
60% =
60100 =
35Number of boys who left the tuckshop
= 40% x 5 u
=
40100 x 5 u
= 2 u
Number of girls who left the tuckshop
= 70% x 2 u
=
70100 x 2 u
= 1.4 u
Total number of children who left the tuckshop
= 2 u + 1.4 u
= 3.4 u
3.4 u = 17
1 u = 17 ÷ 3.4 = 5
Number of children in the tuckshop at first
= 5 u + 2 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 5
= 35
Answer(s): 35
