Natalie and Julie shared a box of pens. Natalie had 84% of the total pens. if Natalie gave 340 of her pens to Julie, both would have the same number of pens. How many pens did Julie have?
| |
Natalie |
Julie |
Total |
| Before |
84% |
16% |
100% |
| Change |
- 34% |
+ 34% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of pens that Natalie and Julie shared = 100%
If Natalie gave 340 pens to Julie, 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 Natalie gave to Julie
= 84% - 50%
= 34%
34% → 340
1% → 340 ÷ 34 = 10
Number of pens that Julie had
= 16%
= 16 x 10
= 160
Answer(s): 160
