Eight minutes ago, 80% of the pupils in a parade square were boys. 26 more pupils entered the parade square. As a result, the number of boys increased by 40% and the number of girls increased by 60%. How many pupils are in the parade square now?
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
6 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
+ 0.6 u |
+ 2.6 u |
| After |
7 u |
1.6 u |
8.6 u |
80% =
80100 =
45Number of more boys who entered the parade square
= 40% x 5 u
=
40100 x 5 u
= 2 u
Number of more girls who entered the parade square
= 60% x 1 u
=
60100 x 1 u
= 0.6 u
Total number of more pupils who entered the parade square
= 2 u + 0.6 u
= 2.6 u
2.6 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 2.6 = 10
Number of pupils in the parade square now
= 7 u + 1.6 u
= 8.6 u
= 8.6 x 10
= 86
Answer(s): 86
