Shannon and Xylia shared a box of stamps. Shannon had 61% of the total stamps. if Shannon gave 44 of her stamps to Xylia, both would have the same number of stamps. How many stamps did Xylia have?
| |
Shannon |
Xylia |
Total |
| Before |
61% |
39% |
100% |
| Change |
- 11% |
+ 11% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stamps that Shannon and Xylia shared = 100%
If Shannon gave 44 stamps to Xylia, both would have the same number of stamps.
Number of stamps that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of stamps that Shannon gave to Xylia
= 61% - 50%
= 11%
11% → 44
1% → 44 ÷ 11 = 4
Number of stamps that Xylia had
= 39%
= 39 x 4
= 156
Answer(s): 156
