If Adam's income is increased by 25% and
Bryan's amount is decreased by 20%,
both will get $3600 each.
- How much is Adam's income?
- How much is Bryan's income?
- What is the difference between Adam's income and Bryan's income?
|
Adam |
Bryan |
Before |
100% |
100% |
Change |
+ 25% |
- 20% |
After |
125% = $3600 |
80% = $3600 |
(a)
100% + 25% = 125%
125% of Adam's income = $3600
100% of Adam's income =
3600125 x 100% = $2880
Adam's income = $2880
(b)
100% - 20% = 80%
80% of Bryan's income = $3600
100% of Bryan's income =
360080 x 100% = $4500
(c)
Difference between Adam's income and Bryan's income
= 4500 - 2880
= $1620
Answer(s): (a) $2880; (b) $4500; (c) $1620