Tommy and Pierre share a sum of money. Tommy receives $300. If Tommy gets $175 less, the amount of money Pierre gets will increase by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
|
Tommy |
Pierre |
Before |
300 |
100% |
Change |
- 175 |
+ 175 (+ 35%) |
After |
|
135% |
If Tommy gets $175 less, it means Pierre will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Pierre gets more in percent = 35%
35% → 175
1% → 175 ÷ 35 = 5
Amount that Pierre has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 300
= $800
Answer(s): $800