Bryan and Pierre share a sum of money. Bryan receives $300. If Bryan gets $100 less, the amount of money Pierre gets will increase by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Bryan |
Pierre |
| Before |
300 |
100% |
| Change |
- 100 |
+ 100 (+ 50%) |
| After |
|
150% |
If Bryan gets $100 less, it means Pierre will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Pierre gets more in percent = 50%
50% → 100
1% → 100 ÷ 50 = 2
Amount that Pierre has
= 100%
= 100 x 2
= $200
Amount that the boys share
= 200 + 300
= $500
Answer(s): $500
