Ian and Asher share a sum of money. Ian receives $1000. If Ian gets $300 more, the amount of money Asher gets will decrease by 25%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ian |
Asher |
| Before |
1000 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 300 |
300 (- 25%) |
| After |
|
75% |
If Ian gets $300 more, it means Asher will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Asher gets less in percent = 25%
25% → 300
1% → 300 ÷ 25 = 12
Amount that Asher has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 1000
= $2200
Answer(s): $2200
