Gillian and Sabrina shared a box of pens. Gillian had 64% of the total pens. if Gillian gave 126 of her pens to Sabrina, both would have the same number of pens. How many pens did Sabrina have?
| |
Gillian |
Sabrina |
Total |
| Before |
64% |
36% |
100% |
| Change |
- 14% |
+ 14% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of pens that Gillian and Sabrina shared = 100%
If Gillian gave 126 pens to Sabrina, both would have the same number of pens.
Number of pens that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of pens that Gillian gave to Sabrina
= 64% - 50%
= 14%
14% → 126
1% → 126 ÷ 14 = 9
Number of pens that Sabrina had
= 36%
= 36 x 9
= 324
Answer(s): 324
