Jane and Kimberly shared a box of beads. Jane had 88% of the total beads. if Jane gave 76 of her beads to Kimberly, both would have the same number of beads. How many beads did Kimberly have?
| |
Jane |
Kimberly |
Total |
| Before |
88% |
12% |
100% |
| Change |
- 38% |
+ 38% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of beads that Jane and Kimberly shared = 100%
If Jane gave 76 beads to Kimberly, both would have the same number of beads.
Number of beads that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of beads that Jane gave to Kimberly
= 88% - 50%
= 38%
38% → 76
1% → 76 ÷ 38 = 2
Number of beads that Kimberly had
= 12%
= 12 x 2
= 24
Answer(s): 24
