Winnie and Ivory shared a box of coins. Winnie had 75% of the total coins. if Winnie gave 125 of her coins to Ivory, both would have the same number of coins. How many coins did Winnie have?
| |
Winnie |
Ivory |
Total |
| Before |
75% |
25% |
100% |
| Change |
- 25% |
+ 25% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of coins that Winnie and Ivory shared = 100%
If Winnie gave 125 coins to Ivory, 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 Winnie gave to Ivory
= 75% - 50%
= 25%
25% → 125
1% → 125 ÷ 25 = 5
Number of coins that Winnie had
= 75%
= 75 x 5
= 375
Answer(s): 375
