Lee and Reggie share a sum of money. Lee receives $1600. If Lee gets $225 more, the amount of money Reggie gets will decrease by 25%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Lee |
Reggie |
| Before |
1600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 225 |
225 (- 25%) |
| After |
|
75% |
If Lee gets $225 more, it means Reggie will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Reggie gets less in percent = 25%
25% → 225
1% → 225 ÷ 25 = 9
Amount that Reggie has
= 100%
= 100 x 9
= $900
Amount that the boys share
= 900 + 1600
= $2500
Answer(s): $2500
