Barbara and Joelle shared a box of stickers. Barbara had 77% of the total stickers. if Barbara gave 270 of her stickers to Joelle, both would have the same number of stickers. How many stickers did Joelle have?
| |
Barbara |
Joelle |
Total |
| Before |
77% |
23% |
100% |
| Change |
- 27% |
+ 27% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stickers that Barbara and Joelle shared = 100%
If Barbara gave 270 stickers to Joelle, 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 Barbara gave to Joelle
= 77% - 50%
= 27%
27% → 270
1% → 270 ÷ 27 = 10
Number of stickers that Joelle had
= 23%
= 23 x 10
= 230
Answer(s): 230
