Jean and Wendy shared a box of coins. Jean had 65% of the total coins. if Jean gave 150 of her coins to Wendy, both would have the same number of coins. How many coins did Wendy have?
| |
Jean |
Wendy |
Total |
| Before |
65% |
35% |
100% |
| Change |
- 15% |
+ 15% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of coins that Jean and Wendy shared = 100%
If Jean gave 150 coins to Wendy, both would have the same number of coins.
Number of coins that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of coins that Jean gave to Wendy
= 65% - 50%
= 15%
15% → 150
1% → 150 ÷ 15 = 10
Number of coins that Wendy had
= 35%
= 35 x 10
= 350
Answer(s): 350
