Xandra and Nicole shared a box of beads. Xandra had 88% of the total beads. if Xandra gave 304 of her beads to Nicole, both would have the same number of beads. How many beads did Xandra have?
| |
Xandra |
Nicole |
Total |
| Before |
88% |
12% |
100% |
| Change |
- 38% |
+ 38% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of beads that Xandra and Nicole shared = 100%
If Xandra gave 304 beads to Nicole, 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 Nicole
= 88% - 50%
= 38%
38% → 304
1% → 304 ÷ 38 = 8
Number of beads that Xandra had
= 88%
= 88 x 8
= 704
Answer(s): 704
