Wendy and Jean shared a box of pens. Wendy had 82% of the total pens. if Wendy gave 96 of her pens to Jean, both would have the same number of pens. How many pens did Jean have?
| |
Wendy |
Jean |
Total |
| Before |
82% |
18% |
100% |
| Change |
- 32% |
+ 32% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of pens that Wendy and Jean shared = 100%
If Wendy gave 96 pens to Jean, 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 Wendy gave to Jean
= 82% - 50%
= 32%
32% → 96
1% → 96 ÷ 32 = 3
Number of pens that Jean had
= 18%
= 18 x 3
= 54
Answer(s): 54
