George and Will share a sum of money. George receives $1100. If George gets $315 less, the amount of money Will gets will increase by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
George |
Will |
| Before |
1100 |
100% |
| Change |
- 315 |
+ 315 (+ 45%) |
| After |
|
145% |
If George gets $315 less, it means Will will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Will gets more in percent = 45%
45% → 315
1% → 315 ÷ 45 = 7
Amount that Will has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 1100
= $1800
Answer(s): $1800
