Cole and Ian share a sum of money. Cole receives $1500. If Cole gets $450 less, the amount of money Ian gets will increase by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Cole |
Ian |
| Before |
1500 |
100% |
| Change |
- 450 |
+ 450 (+ 50%) |
| After |
|
150% |
If Cole gets $450 less, it means Ian will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Ian gets more in percent = 50%
50% → 450
1% → 450 ÷ 50 = 9
Amount that Ian has
= 100%
= 100 x 9
= $900
Amount that the boys share
= 900 + 1500
= $2400
Answer(s): $2400
