Opal and Winnie shared a box of erasers. Opal had 76% of the total erasers. if Opal gave 104 of her erasers to Winnie, both would have the same number of erasers. How many erasers did Opal have?
| |
Opal |
Winnie |
Total |
| Before |
76% |
24% |
100% |
| Change |
- 26% |
+ 26% |
|
| After |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Total number of erasers that Opal and Winnie shared = 100%
If Opal gave 104 erasers to Winnie, both would have the same number of erasers.
Number of erasers that each would have in the end
= 100% ÷ 2
= 50%
Number of erasers that Opal gave to Winnie
= 76% - 50%
= 26%
26% → 104
1% → 104 ÷ 26 = 4
Number of erasers that Opal had
= 76%
= 76 x 4
= 304
Answer(s): 304
