Emma and Julie shared a box of stickers. Emma had 87% of the total stickers. if Emma gave 222 of her stickers to Julie, both would have the same number of stickers. How many stickers did Emma have?
| |
Emma |
Julie |
Total |
| Before |
87% |
13% |
100% |
| Change |
- 37% |
+ 37% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stickers that Emma and Julie shared = 100%
If Emma gave 222 stickers to Julie, 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 Emma gave to Julie
= 87% - 50%
= 37%
37% → 222
1% → 222 ÷ 37 = 6
Number of stickers that Emma had
= 87%
= 87 x 6
= 522
Answer(s): 522
