Jane and Sabrina shared a box of buttons. Jane had 74% of the total buttons. if Jane gave 48 of her buttons to Sabrina, both would have the same number of buttons. How many buttons did Jane have?
| |
Jane |
Sabrina |
Total |
| Before |
74% |
26% |
100% |
| Change |
- 24% |
+ 24% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of buttons that Jane and Sabrina shared = 100%
If Jane gave 48 buttons to Sabrina, both would have the same number of buttons.
Number of buttons that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of buttons that Jane gave to Sabrina
= 74% - 50%
= 24%
24% → 48
1% → 48 ÷ 24 = 2
Number of buttons that Jane had
= 74%
= 74 x 2
= 148
Answer(s): 148
