Min and Pamela shared a box of beads. Min had 71% of the total beads. if Min gave 84 of her beads to Pamela, both would have the same number of beads. How many beads did Pamela have?
| |
Min |
Pamela |
Total |
| Before |
71% |
29% |
100% |
| Change |
- 21% |
+ 21% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of beads that Min and Pamela shared = 100%
If Min gave 84 beads to Pamela, both would have the same number of beads.
Number of beads that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of beads that Min gave to Pamela
= 71% - 50%
= 21%
21% → 84
1% → 84 ÷ 21 = 4
Number of beads that Pamela had
= 29%
= 29 x 4
= 116
Answer(s): 116
