Emily and Cindy shared a box of marbles. Emily had 62% of the total marbles. if Emily gave 108 of her marbles to Cindy, both would have the same number of marbles. How many marbles did Cindy have?
| |
Emily |
Cindy |
Total |
| Before |
62% |
38% |
100% |
| Change |
- 12% |
+ 12% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of marbles that Emily and Cindy shared = 100%
If Emily gave 108 marbles to Cindy, 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 Emily gave to Cindy
= 62% - 50%
= 12%
12% → 108
1% → 108 ÷ 12 = 9
Number of marbles that Cindy had
= 38%
= 38 x 9
= 342
Answer(s): 342
