Xylia and Hazel shared a box of coins. Xylia had 67% of the total coins. if Xylia gave 153 of her coins to Hazel, both would have the same number of coins. How many coins did Xylia have?
| |
Xylia |
Hazel |
Total |
| Before |
67% |
33% |
100% |
| Change |
- 17% |
+ 17% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of coins that Xylia and Hazel shared = 100%
If Xylia gave 153 coins to Hazel, 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 Xylia gave to Hazel
= 67% - 50%
= 17%
17% → 153
1% → 153 ÷ 17 = 9
Number of coins that Xylia had
= 67%
= 67 x 9
= 603
Answer(s): 603
