Yoko and Jean shared a box of coins. Yoko had 83% of the total coins. if Yoko gave 297 of her coins to Jean, both would have the same number of coins. How many coins did Yoko have?
| |
Yoko |
Jean |
Total |
| Before |
83% |
17% |
100% |
| Change |
- 33% |
+ 33% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of coins that Yoko and Jean shared = 100%
If Yoko gave 297 coins to Jean, 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 Yoko gave to Jean
= 83% - 50%
= 33%
33% → 297
1% → 297 ÷ 33 = 9
Number of coins that Yoko had
= 83%
= 83 x 9
= 747
Answer(s): 747
