Vanessa and Cathy shared a box of stickers. Vanessa had 88% of the total stickers. if Vanessa gave 190 of her stickers to Cathy, both would have the same number of stickers. How many stickers did Vanessa have?
| |
Vanessa |
Cathy |
Total |
| Before |
88% |
12% |
100% |
| Change |
- 38% |
+ 38% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stickers that Vanessa and Cathy shared = 100%
If Vanessa gave 190 stickers to Cathy, both would have the same number of stickers.
Number of stickers that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of stickers that Vanessa gave to Cathy
= 88% - 50%
= 38%
38% → 190
1% → 190 ÷ 38 = 5
Number of stickers that Vanessa had
= 88%
= 88 x 5
= 440
Answer(s): 440
