Xandra and Hilda shared a box of beads. Xandra had 65% of the total beads. if Xandra gave 135 of her beads to Hilda, both would have the same number of beads. How many beads did Hilda have?
| |
Xandra |
Hilda |
Total |
| Before |
65% |
35% |
100% |
| Change |
- 15% |
+ 15% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of beads that Xandra and Hilda shared = 100%
If Xandra gave 135 beads to Hilda, 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 Xandra gave to Hilda
= 65% - 50%
= 15%
15% → 135
1% → 135 ÷ 15 = 9
Number of beads that Hilda had
= 35%
= 35 x 9
= 315
Answer(s): 315
