Jane and Gillian shared a box of coins. Jane had 86% of the total coins. if Jane gave 324 of her coins to Gillian, both would have the same number of coins. How many coins did Jane have?
| |
Jane |
Gillian |
Total |
| Before |
86% |
14% |
100% |
| Change |
- 36% |
+ 36% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of coins that Jane and Gillian shared = 100%
If Jane gave 324 coins to Gillian, 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 Jane gave to Gillian
= 86% - 50%
= 36%
36% → 324
1% → 324 ÷ 36 = 9
Number of coins that Jane had
= 86%
= 86 x 9
= 774
Answer(s): 774
