Valen and John share a sum of money. Valen receives $1000. If Valen gets $495 more, the amount of money John gets will decrease by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Valen |
John |
| Before |
1000 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 495 |
495 (- 55%) |
| After |
|
45% |
If Valen gets $495 more, it means John will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that John gets less in percent = 55%
55% → 495
1% → 495 ÷ 55 = 9
Amount that John has
= 100%
= 100 x 9
= $900
Amount that the boys share
= 900 + 1000
= $1900
Answer(s): $1900
