Yen and Cindy shared a box of beads. Yen had 83% of the total beads. if Yen gave 297 of her beads to Cindy, both would have the same number of beads. How many beads did Yen have?
| |
Yen |
Cindy |
Total |
| Before |
83% |
17% |
100% |
| Change |
- 33% |
+ 33% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of beads that Yen and Cindy shared = 100%
If Yen gave 297 beads to Cindy, both would have the same number of beads.
Number of beads that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of beads that Yen gave to Cindy
= 83% - 50%
= 33%
33% → 297
1% → 297 ÷ 33 = 9
Number of beads that Yen had
= 83%
= 83 x 9
= 747
Answer(s): 747
