Julie and Hazel shared a box of stamps. Julie had 66% of the total stamps. if Julie gave 128 of her stamps to Hazel, both would have the same number of stamps. How many stamps did Julie have?
| |
Julie |
Hazel |
Total |
| Before |
66% |
34% |
100% |
| Change |
- 16% |
+ 16% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stamps that Julie and Hazel shared = 100%
If Julie gave 128 stamps to Hazel, both would have the same number of stamps.
Number of stamps that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of stamps that Julie gave to Hazel
= 66% - 50%
= 16%
16% → 128
1% → 128 ÷ 16 = 8
Number of stamps that Julie had
= 66%
= 66 x 8
= 528
Answer(s): 528
