Gabriel and Japheth share a sum of money. Gabriel receives $800. If Gabriel gets $250 less, the amount of money Japheth gets will increase by 25%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Gabriel |
Japheth |
| Before |
800 |
100% |
| Change |
- 250 |
+ 250 (+ 25%) |
| After |
|
125% |
If Gabriel gets $250 less, it means Japheth will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Japheth gets more in percent = 25%
25% → 250
1% → 250 ÷ 25 = 10
Amount that Japheth has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 800
= $1800
Answer(s): $1800
