If Bryan's income is increased by 5% and
Adam's amount is decreased by 20%,
both will get $2100 each.
- How much is Bryan's income?
- How much is Adam's income?
- What is the difference between Bryan's income and Adam's income?
|
Bryan |
Adam |
Before |
100% |
100% |
Change |
+ 5% |
- 20% |
After |
105% = $2100 |
80% = $2100 |
(a)
100% + 5% = 105%
105% of Bryan's income = $2100
100% of Bryan's income =
2100105 x 100% = $2000
Bryan's income = $2000
(b)
100% - 20% = 80%
80% of Adam's income = $2100
100% of Adam's income =
210080 x 100% = $2625
(c)
Difference between Bryan's income and Adam's income
= 2625 - 2000
= $625
Answer(s): (a) $2000; (b) $2625; (c) $625