9 days ago, Tina had a total of 300 white and green stickers. 30% of her stickers were green stickers. Today, her younger sister gave her some more stickers. As a result, her white stickers increased by 40%. Now, 50% of her stickers are green stickers. How many green stickers did her younger sister give her?
|
Green stickers |
White stickers |
Total stickers |
Before |
3 u |
7 u |
300 |
Change |
+ 6.8 u |
+ 2.8 u |
|
After |
9.8 u |
9.8 u |
|
Comparing the white stickers and green stickers in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
30% =
30100 =
310 Green stickers : White stickers = 3 : 7
Increase in the number of white stickers
= 40% x 7 u
=
40100 x 7 u
= 2.8 u
50% =
50100 =
12 In the end
Green stickers : White stickers = 1 : 1
Number of stickers at first
= 7 u + 3 u
= 10 u
10 u = 300
1 u = 300 ÷ 10 = 30
Number of green stickers that Tina received from her younger sister
= 9.8 u - 3 u
= 6.8 u
= 6.8 x 30
= 204
Answer(s): 204