Vanessa and Sabrina shared a box of pens. Vanessa had 75% of the total pens. if Vanessa gave 200 of her pens to Sabrina, both would have the same number of pens. How many pens did Sabrina have?
| |
Vanessa |
Sabrina |
Total |
| Before |
75% |
25% |
100% |
| Change |
- 25% |
+ 25% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of pens that Vanessa and Sabrina shared = 100%
If Vanessa gave 200 pens to Sabrina, 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 Vanessa gave to Sabrina
= 75% - 50%
= 25%
25% → 200
1% → 200 ÷ 25 = 8
Number of pens that Sabrina had
= 25%
= 25 x 8
= 200
Answer(s): 200
