Kylie and Gillian shared a box of beads. Kylie had 71% of the total beads. if Kylie gave 147 of her beads to Gillian, both would have the same number of beads. How many beads did Kylie have?
| |
Kylie |
Gillian |
Total |
| Before |
71% |
29% |
100% |
| Change |
- 21% |
+ 21% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of beads that Kylie and Gillian shared = 100%
If Kylie gave 147 beads to Gillian, both would have the same number of beads.
Number of beads that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of beads that Kylie gave to Gillian
= 71% - 50%
= 21%
21% → 147
1% → 147 ÷ 21 = 7
Number of beads that Kylie had
= 71%
= 71 x 7
= 497
Answer(s): 497
