Emma and Jean shared a box of coins. Emma had 73% of the total coins. if Emma gave 230 of her coins to Jean, both would have the same number of coins. How many coins did Jean have?
| |
Emma |
Jean |
Total |
| Before |
73% |
27% |
100% |
| Change |
- 23% |
+ 23% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of coins that Emma and Jean shared = 100%
If Emma gave 230 coins to Jean, both would have the same number of coins.
Number of coins that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of coins that Emma gave to Jean
= 73% - 50%
= 23%
23% → 230
1% → 230 ÷ 23 = 10
Number of coins that Jean had
= 27%
= 27 x 10
= 270
Answer(s): 270
