Pamela and Irene shared a box of stickers. Pamela had 61% of the total stickers. if Pamela gave 55 of her stickers to Irene, both would have the same number of stickers. How many stickers did Pamela have?
| |
Pamela |
Irene |
Total |
| Before |
61% |
39% |
100% |
| Change |
- 11% |
+ 11% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stickers that Pamela and Irene shared = 100%
If Pamela gave 55 stickers to Irene, both would have the same number of stickers.
Number of stickers that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of stickers that Pamela gave to Irene
= 61% - 50%
= 11%
11% → 55
1% → 55 ÷ 11 = 5
Number of stickers that Pamela had
= 61%
= 61 x 5
= 305
Answer(s): 305
