Jean and Xylia shared a box of pens. Jean had 82% of the total pens. if Jean gave 192 of her pens to Xylia, both would have the same number of pens. How many pens did Jean have?
| |
Jean |
Xylia |
Total |
| Before |
82% |
18% |
100% |
| Change |
- 32% |
+ 32% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of pens that Jean and Xylia shared = 100%
If Jean gave 192 pens to Xylia, both would have the same number of pens.
Number of pens that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of pens that Jean gave to Xylia
= 82% - 50%
= 32%
32% → 192
1% → 192 ÷ 32 = 6
Number of pens that Jean had
= 82%
= 82 x 6
= 492
Answer(s): 492
