Elyse and Esther shared a box of cards. Elyse had 86% of the total cards. if Elyse gave 324 of her cards to Esther, both would have the same number of cards. How many cards did Esther have?
| |
Elyse |
Esther |
Total |
| Before |
86% |
14% |
100% |
| Change |
- 36% |
+ 36% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of cards that Elyse and Esther shared = 100%
If Elyse gave 324 cards to Esther, both would have the same number of cards.
Number of cards that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of cards that Elyse gave to Esther
= 86% - 50%
= 36%
36% → 324
1% → 324 ÷ 36 = 9
Number of cards that Esther had
= 14%
= 14 x 9
= 126
Answer(s): 126
