Winnie and Xylia shared a box of cards. Winnie had 62% of the total cards. if Winnie gave 84 of her cards to Xylia, both would have the same number of cards. How many cards did Winnie have?
| |
Winnie |
Xylia |
Total |
| Before |
62% |
38% |
100% |
| Change |
- 12% |
+ 12% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of cards that Winnie and Xylia shared = 100%
If Winnie gave 84 cards to Xylia, both would have the same number of cards.
Number of cards that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of cards that Winnie gave to Xylia
= 62% - 50%
= 12%
12% → 84
1% → 84 ÷ 12 = 7
Number of cards that Winnie had
= 62%
= 62 x 7
= 434
Answer(s): 434
