Jane and Zara shared a box of stickers. Jane had 86% of the total stickers. if Jane gave 180 of her stickers to Zara, both would have the same number of stickers. How many stickers did Jane have?
| |
Jane |
Zara |
Total |
| Before |
86% |
14% |
100% |
| Change |
- 36% |
+ 36% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stickers that Jane and Zara shared = 100%
If Jane gave 180 stickers to Zara, 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 Jane gave to Zara
= 86% - 50%
= 36%
36% → 180
1% → 180 ÷ 36 = 5
Number of stickers that Jane had
= 86%
= 86 x 5
= 430
Answer(s): 430
