Tim and Tom share a sum of money. Tim receives $1900. If Tim gets $75 less, the amount of money Tom gets will increase by 25%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Tim |
Tom |
| Before |
1900 |
100% |
| Change |
- 75 |
+ 75 (+ 25%) |
| After |
|
125% |
If Tim gets $75 less, it means Tom will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Tom gets more in percent = 25%
25% → 75
1% → 75 ÷ 25 = 3
Amount that Tom has
= 100%
= 100 x 3
= $300
Amount that the boys share
= 300 + 1900
= $2200
Answer(s): $2200
