Warren and Billy share a sum of money. Warren receives $1300. If Warren gets $125 less, the amount of money Billy gets will increase by 25%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Warren |
Billy |
| Before |
1300 |
100% |
| Change |
- 125 |
+ 125 (+ 25%) |
| After |
|
125% |
If Warren gets $125 less, it means Billy will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Billy gets more in percent = 25%
25% → 125
1% → 125 ÷ 25 = 5
Amount that Billy has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 1300
= $1800
Answer(s): $1800
