Cindy and Marion shared a box of erasers. Cindy had 76% of the total erasers. if Cindy gave 260 of her erasers to Marion, both would have the same number of erasers. How many erasers did Marion have?
| |
Cindy |
Marion |
Total |
| Before |
76% |
24% |
100% |
| Change |
- 26% |
+ 26% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of erasers that Cindy and Marion shared = 100%
If Cindy gave 260 erasers to Marion, both would have the same number of erasers.
Number of erasers that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of erasers that Cindy gave to Marion
= 76% - 50%
= 26%
26% → 260
1% → 260 ÷ 26 = 10
Number of erasers that Marion had
= 24%
= 24 x 10
= 240
Answer(s): 240
