Twelve minutes ago, 60% of the pupils in a canteen were girls. 24 pupils left the canteen. As a result, the number of girls decreased by 20% and the number of boys decreased by 70%. How many pupils are in the canteen at first?
| |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
2 u |
7 u |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 1.4 u |
- 2.4 u |
| After |
4 u |
0.6 u |
4.6 u |
60% =
60100 =
35Number of girls who left the canteen
= 20% x 5 u
=
20100 x 5 u
= 1 u
Number of boys who left the canteen
= 70% x 2 u
=
70100 x 2 u
= 1.4 u
Total number of pupils who left the canteen
= 1 u + 1.4 u
= 2.4 u
2.4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2.4 = 10
Number of pupils in the canteen at first
= 5 u + 2 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 10
= 70
Answer(s): 70
