Three minutes ago, 60% of the students in a tuckshop were girls. 48 more students entered the tuckshop. As a result, the number of girls increased by 40% and the number of boys increased by 60%. How many students are in the tuckshop now?
| |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
2 u |
7 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
+ 1.2 u |
+ 3.2 u |
| After |
7 u |
3.2 u |
10.2 u |
60% =
60100 =
35Number of more girls who entered the tuckshop
= 40% x 5 u
=
40100 x 5 u
= 2 u
Number of more boys who entered the tuckshop
= 60% x 2 u
=
60100 x 2 u
= 1.2 u
Total number of more students who entered the tuckshop
= 2 u + 1.2 u
= 3.2 u
3.2 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 3.2 = 15
Number of students in the tuckshop now
= 7 u + 3.2 u
= 10.2 u
= 10.2 x 15
= 153
Answer(s): 153
