Julie and Sabrina shared a box of buttons. Julie had 79% of the total buttons. if Julie gave 174 of her buttons to Sabrina, both would have the same number of buttons. How many buttons did Julie have?
| |
Julie |
Sabrina |
Total |
| Before |
79% |
21% |
100% |
| Change |
- 29% |
+ 29% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of buttons that Julie and Sabrina shared = 100%
If Julie gave 174 buttons to Sabrina, both would have the same number of buttons.
Number of buttons that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of buttons that Julie gave to Sabrina
= 79% - 50%
= 29%
29% → 174
1% → 174 ÷ 29 = 6
Number of buttons that Julie had
= 79%
= 79 x 6
= 474
Answer(s): 474
