Nicole and Linda shared a box of pens. Nicole had 77% of the total pens. if Nicole gave 162 of her pens to Linda, both would have the same number of pens. How many pens did Nicole have?
| |
Nicole |
Linda |
Total |
| Before |
77% |
23% |
100% |
| Change |
- 27% |
+ 27% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of pens that Nicole and Linda shared = 100%
If Nicole gave 162 pens to Linda, both would have the same number of pens.
Number of pens that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of pens that Nicole gave to Linda
= 77% - 50%
= 27%
27% → 162
1% → 162 ÷ 27 = 6
Number of pens that Nicole had
= 77%
= 77 x 6
= 462
Answer(s): 462
