George and Japheth share a sum of money. George receives $1100. If George gets $220 more, the amount of money Japheth gets will decrease by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
George |
Japheth |
| Before |
1100 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 220 |
220 (- 55%) |
| After |
|
45% |
If George gets $220 more, it means Japheth will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Japheth gets less in percent = 55%
55% → 220
1% → 220 ÷ 55 = 4
Amount that Japheth has
= 100%
= 100 x 4
= $400
Amount that the boys share
= 400 + 1100
= $1500
Answer(s): $1500
