Vincent and Bobby share a sum of money. Vincent receives $1600. If Vincent gets $175 more, the amount of money Bobby gets will decrease by 25%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Vincent |
Bobby |
| Before |
1600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 175 |
175 (- 25%) |
| After |
|
75% |
If Vincent gets $175 more, it means Bobby will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Bobby gets less in percent = 25%
25% → 175
1% → 175 ÷ 25 = 7
Amount that Bobby has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 1600
= $2300
Answer(s): $2300
