Warren and Vaidev share a sum of money. Warren receives $900. If Warren gets $405 more, the amount of money Vaidev gets will decrease by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Warren |
Vaidev |
| Before |
900 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 405 |
405 (- 45%) |
| After |
|
55% |
If Warren gets $405 more, it means Vaidev will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Vaidev gets less in percent = 45%
45% → 405
1% → 405 ÷ 45 = 9
Amount that Vaidev has
= 100%
= 100 x 9
= $900
Amount that the boys share
= 900 + 900
= $1800
Answer(s): $1800
