Fanny and Marion shared a box of coins. Fanny had 61% of the total coins. if Fanny gave 99 of her coins to Marion, both would have the same number of coins. How many coins did Marion have?
| |
Fanny |
Marion |
Total |
| Before |
61% |
39% |
100% |
| Change |
- 11% |
+ 11% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of coins that Fanny and Marion shared = 100%
If Fanny gave 99 coins to Marion, 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 Fanny gave to Marion
= 61% - 50%
= 11%
11% → 99
1% → 99 ÷ 11 = 9
Number of coins that Marion had
= 39%
= 39 x 9
= 351
Answer(s): 351
