Jen and Jane shared a box of stamps. Jen had 86% of the total stamps. if Jen gave 108 of her stamps to Jane, both would have the same number of stamps. How many stamps did Jen have?
| |
Jen |
Jane |
Total |
| Before |
86% |
14% |
100% |
| Change |
- 36% |
+ 36% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stamps that Jen and Jane shared = 100%
If Jen gave 108 stamps to Jane, both would have the same number of stamps.
Number of stamps that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of stamps that Jen gave to Jane
= 86% - 50%
= 36%
36% → 108
1% → 108 ÷ 36 = 3
Number of stamps that Jen had
= 86%
= 86 x 3
= 258
Answer(s): 258
