Rachel and Shannon shared a box of beads. Rachel had 89% of the total beads. if Rachel gave 351 of her beads to Shannon, both would have the same number of beads. How many beads did Rachel have?
| |
Rachel |
Shannon |
Total |
| Before |
89% |
11% |
100% |
| Change |
- 39% |
+ 39% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of beads that Rachel and Shannon shared = 100%
If Rachel gave 351 beads to Shannon, 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 Rachel gave to Shannon
= 89% - 50%
= 39%
39% → 351
1% → 351 ÷ 39 = 9
Number of beads that Rachel had
= 89%
= 89 x 9
= 801
Answer(s): 801
