Zara and Jean shared a box of pens. Zara had 83% of the total pens. if Zara gave 66 of her pens to Jean, both would have the same number of pens. How many pens did Jean have?
| |
Zara |
Jean |
Total |
| Before |
83% |
17% |
100% |
| Change |
- 33% |
+ 33% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of pens that Zara and Jean shared = 100%
If Zara gave 66 pens to Jean, 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 Zara gave to Jean
= 83% - 50%
= 33%
33% → 66
1% → 66 ÷ 33 = 2
Number of pens that Jean had
= 17%
= 17 x 2
= 34
Answer(s): 34
