Sabrina and Jaslyn shared a box of stamps. Sabrina had 73% of the total stamps. if Sabrina gave 230 of her stamps to Jaslyn, both would have the same number of stamps. How many stamps did Sabrina have?
| |
Sabrina |
Jaslyn |
Total |
| Before |
73% |
27% |
100% |
| Change |
- 23% |
+ 23% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stamps that Sabrina and Jaslyn shared = 100%
If Sabrina gave 230 stamps to Jaslyn, 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 Sabrina gave to Jaslyn
= 73% - 50%
= 23%
23% → 230
1% → 230 ÷ 23 = 10
Number of stamps that Sabrina had
= 73%
= 73 x 10
= 730
Answer(s): 730
