Julie and Ivory shared a box of coins. Julie had 79% of the total coins. if Julie gave 58 of her coins to Ivory, both would have the same number of coins. How many coins did Ivory have?
| |
Julie |
Ivory |
Total |
| Before |
79% |
21% |
100% |
| Change |
- 29% |
+ 29% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of coins that Julie and Ivory shared = 100%
If Julie gave 58 coins to Ivory, both would have the same number of coins.
Number of coins that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of coins that Julie gave to Ivory
= 79% - 50%
= 29%
29% → 58
1% → 58 ÷ 29 = 2
Number of coins that Ivory had
= 21%
= 21 x 2
= 42
Answer(s): 42
