Tom and Valen share a sum of money. Tom receives $1400. If Tom gets $250 less, the amount of money Valen gets will increase by 25%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Tom |
Valen |
| Before |
1400 |
100% |
| Change |
- 250 |
+ 250 (+ 25%) |
| After |
|
125% |
If Tom gets $250 less, it means Valen will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Valen gets more in percent = 25%
25% → 250
1% → 250 ÷ 25 = 10
Amount that Valen has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 1400
= $2400
Answer(s): $2400
