Shannon and Mary shared a box of stamps. Shannon had 62% of the total stamps. if Shannon gave 60 of her stamps to Mary, both would have the same number of stamps. How many stamps did Shannon have?
| |
Shannon |
Mary |
Total |
| Before |
62% |
38% |
100% |
| Change |
- 12% |
+ 12% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stamps that Shannon and Mary shared = 100%
If Shannon gave 60 stamps to Mary, both would have the same number of stamps.
Number of stamps that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of stamps that Shannon gave to Mary
= 62% - 50%
= 12%
12% → 60
1% → 60 ÷ 12 = 5
Number of stamps that Shannon had
= 62%
= 62 x 5
= 310
Answer(s): 310
