Jean and Gem shared a box of beads. Jean had 75% of the total beads. if Jean gave 225 of her beads to Gem, both would have the same number of beads. How many beads did Jean have?
| |
Jean |
Gem |
Total |
| Before |
75% |
25% |
100% |
| Change |
- 25% |
+ 25% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of beads that Jean and Gem shared = 100%
If Jean gave 225 beads to Gem, 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 Jean gave to Gem
= 75% - 50%
= 25%
25% → 225
1% → 225 ÷ 25 = 9
Number of beads that Jean had
= 75%
= 75 x 9
= 675
Answer(s): 675
