Riordan and Wesley share a sum of money. Riordan receives $1900. If Riordan gets $275 less, the amount of money Wesley gets will increase by 25%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Riordan |
Wesley |
| Before |
1900 |
100% |
| Change |
- 275 |
+ 275 (+ 25%) |
| After |
|
125% |
If Riordan gets $275 less, it means Wesley will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Wesley gets more in percent = 25%
25% → 275
1% → 275 ÷ 25 = 11
Amount that Wesley has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 1900
= $3000
Answer(s): $3000
