Kimberly and Pamela shared a box of stamps. Kimberly had 67% of the total stamps. if Kimberly gave 153 of her stamps to Pamela, both would have the same number of stamps. How many stamps did Pamela have?
| |
Kimberly |
Pamela |
Total |
| Before |
67% |
33% |
100% |
| Change |
- 17% |
+ 17% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stamps that Kimberly and Pamela shared = 100%
If Kimberly gave 153 stamps to Pamela, 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 Kimberly gave to Pamela
= 67% - 50%
= 17%
17% → 153
1% → 153 ÷ 17 = 9
Number of stamps that Pamela had
= 33%
= 33 x 9
= 297
Answer(s): 297
