Joelle and Vanessa shared a box of coins. Joelle had 74% of the total coins. if Joelle gave 144 of her coins to Vanessa, both would have the same number of coins. How many coins did Joelle have?
| |
Joelle |
Vanessa |
Total |
| Before |
74% |
26% |
100% |
| Change |
- 24% |
+ 24% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of coins that Joelle and Vanessa shared = 100%
If Joelle gave 144 coins to Vanessa, 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 Joelle gave to Vanessa
= 74% - 50%
= 24%
24% → 144
1% → 144 ÷ 24 = 6
Number of coins that Joelle had
= 74%
= 74 x 6
= 444
Answer(s): 444
