Fiona and Min shared a box of buttons. Fiona had 64% of the total buttons. if Fiona gave 84 of her buttons to Min, both would have the same number of buttons. How many buttons did Fiona have?
| |
Fiona |
Min |
Total |
| Before |
64% |
36% |
100% |
| Change |
- 14% |
+ 14% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of buttons that Fiona and Min shared = 100%
If Fiona gave 84 buttons to Min, 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 Fiona gave to Min
= 64% - 50%
= 14%
14% → 84
1% → 84 ÷ 14 = 6
Number of buttons that Fiona had
= 64%
= 64 x 6
= 384
Answer(s): 384
