Raeann and Penelope shared a box of stickers. Raeann had 61% of the total stickers. if Raeann gave 88 of her stickers to Penelope, both would have the same number of stickers. How many stickers did Raeann have?
| |
Raeann |
Penelope |
Total |
| Before |
61% |
39% |
100% |
| Change |
- 11% |
+ 11% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stickers that Raeann and Penelope shared = 100%
If Raeann gave 88 stickers to Penelope, both would have the same number of stickers.
Number of stickers that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of stickers that Raeann gave to Penelope
= 61% - 50%
= 11%
11% → 88
1% → 88 ÷ 11 = 8
Number of stickers that Raeann had
= 61%
= 61 x 8
= 488
Answer(s): 488
