On Friday, there were 40 more children than adults at the theme park. On Saturday, the number of children decreased by 65% and the number of adults decreased by 85%. There were 44 people on Saturday. How many children were there on Saturday?
| |
Children |
Adults |
Total |
Comparing children
and adults at first |
40 more |
|
|
| Before |
20 u |
+ 40 |
20 u |
|
| Change |
- 13 u |
- 26 |
- 17 u |
|
| After |
7 u |
+ 14 |
3 u |
44 |
65% =
65100 =
1320 65% x 40 =
1320 x 40 = 26
40 - 26 = 14
85% =
85100 =
1720 Total number of people on Saturday
= 7 u + 14 + 3 u
= 10 u + 14
10 u + 14 = 44
10 u = 44 - 14
10 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 10 = 3
Number of children on Saturday
= 7 u + 14
= 7 x 3 + 14
= 21 + 14
= 35
Answer(s): 35
