Jean and Xylia shared a box of stamps. Jean had 82% of the total stamps. if Jean gave 96 of her stamps to Xylia, both would have the same number of stamps. How many stamps did Xylia have?
| |
Jean |
Xylia |
Total |
| Before |
82% |
18% |
100% |
| Change |
- 32% |
+ 32% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stamps that Jean and Xylia shared = 100%
If Jean gave 96 stamps to Xylia, 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 Jean gave to Xylia
= 82% - 50%
= 32%
32% → 96
1% → 96 ÷ 32 = 3
Number of stamps that Xylia had
= 18%
= 18 x 3
= 54
Answer(s): 54
