Tom and Warren share a sum of money. Tom receives $400. If Tom gets $350 less, the amount of money Warren gets will increase by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Tom |
Warren |
| Before |
400 |
100% |
| Change |
- 350 |
+ 350 (+ 50%) |
| After |
|
150% |
If Tom gets $350 less, it means Warren will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Warren gets more in percent = 50%
50% → 350
1% → 350 ÷ 50 = 7
Amount that Warren has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 400
= $1100
Answer(s): $1100
