Erika and Julie shared a box of buttons. Erika had 76% of the total buttons. if Erika gave 130 of her buttons to Julie, both would have the same number of buttons. How many buttons did Julie have?
| |
Erika |
Julie |
Total |
| Before |
76% |
24% |
100% |
| Change |
- 26% |
+ 26% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of buttons that Erika and Julie shared = 100%
If Erika gave 130 buttons to Julie, both would have the same number of buttons.
Number of buttons that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of buttons that Erika gave to Julie
= 76% - 50%
= 26%
26% → 130
1% → 130 ÷ 26 = 5
Number of buttons that Julie had
= 24%
= 24 x 5
= 120
Answer(s): 120
