Diana and Raeann shared a box of stamps. Diana had 62% of the total stamps. if Diana gave 72 of her stamps to Raeann, both would have the same number of stamps. How many stamps did Raeann have?
| |
Diana |
Raeann |
Total |
| Before |
62% |
38% |
100% |
| Change |
- 12% |
+ 12% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stamps that Diana and Raeann shared = 100%
If Diana gave 72 stamps to Raeann, 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 Diana gave to Raeann
= 62% - 50%
= 12%
12% → 72
1% → 72 ÷ 12 = 6
Number of stamps that Raeann had
= 38%
= 38 x 6
= 228
Answer(s): 228
