Ethan and Sean share a sum of money. Ethan receives $1100. If Ethan gets $450 less, the amount of money Sean gets will increase by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ethan |
Sean |
| Before |
1100 |
100% |
| Change |
- 450 |
+ 450 (+ 45%) |
| After |
|
145% |
If Ethan gets $450 less, it means Sean will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Sean gets more in percent = 45%
45% → 450
1% → 450 ÷ 45 = 10
Amount that Sean has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 1100
= $2100
Answer(s): $2100
