Opal and Hilda shared a box of beads. Opal had 76% of the total beads. if Opal gave 208 of her beads to Hilda, both would have the same number of beads. How many beads did Hilda have?
| |
Opal |
Hilda |
Total |
| Before |
76% |
24% |
100% |
| Change |
- 26% |
+ 26% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of beads that Opal and Hilda shared = 100%
If Opal gave 208 beads to Hilda, 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 Opal gave to Hilda
= 76% - 50%
= 26%
26% → 208
1% → 208 ÷ 26 = 8
Number of beads that Hilda had
= 24%
= 24 x 8
= 192
Answer(s): 192
