Lucy and Kylie shared a box of beads. Lucy had 84% of the total beads. if Lucy gave 136 of her beads to Kylie, both would have the same number of beads. How many beads did Lucy have?
| |
Lucy |
Kylie |
Total |
| Before |
84% |
16% |
100% |
| Change |
- 34% |
+ 34% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of beads that Lucy and Kylie shared = 100%
If Lucy gave 136 beads to Kylie, both would have the same number of beads.
Number of beads that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of beads that Lucy gave to Kylie
= 84% - 50%
= 34%
34% → 136
1% → 136 ÷ 34 = 4
Number of beads that Lucy had
= 84%
= 84 x 4
= 336
Answer(s): 336
