Nicole and Vanessa shared a box of stamps. Nicole had 81% of the total stamps. if Nicole gave 155 of her stamps to Vanessa, both would have the same number of stamps. How many stamps did Vanessa have?
| |
Nicole |
Vanessa |
Total |
| Before |
81% |
19% |
100% |
| Change |
- 31% |
+ 31% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of stamps that Nicole and Vanessa shared = 100%
If Nicole gave 155 stamps to Vanessa, 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 Nicole gave to Vanessa
= 81% - 50%
= 31%
31% → 155
1% → 155 ÷ 31 = 5
Number of stamps that Vanessa had
= 19%
= 19 x 5
= 95
Answer(s): 95
