Ethan and Tom share a sum of money. Ethan receives $1000. If Ethan gets $175 more, the amount of money Tom gets will decrease by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ethan |
Tom |
| Before |
1000 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 175 |
175 (- 35%) |
| After |
|
65% |
If Ethan gets $175 more, it means Tom will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Tom gets less in percent = 35%
35% → 175
1% → 175 ÷ 35 = 5
Amount that Tom has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 1000
= $1500
Answer(s): $1500
