Marion and Lynn shared a box of marbles. Marion had 84% of the total marbles. if Marion gave 340 of her marbles to Lynn, both would have the same number of marbles. How many marbles did Lynn have?
| |
Marion |
Lynn |
Total |
| Before |
84% |
16% |
100% |
| Change |
- 34% |
+ 34% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of marbles that Marion and Lynn shared = 100%
If Marion gave 340 marbles to Lynn, both would have the same number of marbles.
Number of marbles that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of marbles that Marion gave to Lynn
= 84% - 50%
= 34%
34% → 340
1% → 340 ÷ 34 = 10
Number of marbles that Lynn had
= 16%
= 16 x 10
= 160
Answer(s): 160
