Raeann and Gwen shared a box of buttons. Raeann had 62% of the total buttons. if Raeann gave 36 of her buttons to Gwen, both would have the same number of buttons. How many buttons did Raeann have?
| |
Raeann |
Gwen |
Total |
| Before |
62% |
38% |
100% |
| Change |
- 12% |
+ 12% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of buttons that Raeann and Gwen shared = 100%
If Raeann gave 36 buttons to Gwen, 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 Raeann gave to Gwen
= 62% - 50%
= 12%
12% → 36
1% → 36 ÷ 12 = 3
Number of buttons that Raeann had
= 62%
= 62 x 3
= 186
Answer(s): 186
