Raeann and Joelle shared a box of erasers. Raeann had 65% of the total erasers. if Raeann gave 75 of her erasers to Joelle, both would have the same number of erasers. How many erasers did Joelle have?
| |
Raeann |
Joelle |
Total |
| Before |
65% |
35% |
100% |
| Change |
- 15% |
+ 15% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of erasers that Raeann and Joelle shared = 100%
If Raeann gave 75 erasers to Joelle, both would have the same number of erasers.
Number of erasers that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of erasers that Raeann gave to Joelle
= 65% - 50%
= 15%
15% → 75
1% → 75 ÷ 15 = 5
Number of erasers that Joelle had
= 35%
= 35 x 5
= 175
Answer(s): 175
