Howard and Ahmad share a sum of money. Howard receives $500. If Howard gets $75 more, the amount of money Ahmad gets will decrease by 25%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Howard |
Ahmad |
| Before |
500 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 75 |
75 (- 25%) |
| After |
|
75% |
If Howard gets $75 more, it means Ahmad will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Ahmad gets less in percent = 25%
25% → 75
1% → 75 ÷ 25 = 3
Amount that Ahmad has
= 100%
= 100 x 3
= $300
Amount that the boys share
= 300 + 500
= $800
Answer(s): $800
