Eva and Esther shared a box of marbles. Eva had 86% of the total marbles. if Eva gave 216 of her marbles to Esther, both would have the same number of marbles. How many marbles did Esther have?
| |
Eva |
Esther |
Total |
| Before |
86% |
14% |
100% |
| Change |
- 36% |
+ 36% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of marbles that Eva and Esther shared = 100%
If Eva gave 216 marbles to Esther, both would have the same number of marbles.
Number of marbles that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of marbles that Eva gave to Esther
= 86% - 50%
= 36%
36% → 216
1% → 216 ÷ 36 = 6
Number of marbles that Esther had
= 14%
= 14 x 6
= 84
Answer(s): 84
