Mary and Wendy shared a box of stickers. Mary had 79% of the total stickers. if Mary gave 145 of her stickers to Wendy, both would have the same number of stickers. How many stickers did Wendy have?
| |
Mary |
Wendy |
Total |
| Before |
79% |
21% |
100% |
| Change |
- 29% |
+ 29% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stickers that Mary and Wendy shared = 100%
If Mary gave 145 stickers to Wendy, 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 Mary gave to Wendy
= 79% - 50%
= 29%
29% → 145
1% → 145 ÷ 29 = 5
Number of stickers that Wendy had
= 21%
= 21 x 5
= 105
Answer(s): 105
