Daniel and Julian share a sum of money. Daniel receives $1700. If Daniel gets $125 more, the amount of money Julian gets will decrease by 25%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Daniel |
Julian |
| Before |
1700 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 125 |
125 (- 25%) |
| After |
|
75% |
If Daniel gets $125 more, it means Julian will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Julian gets less in percent = 25%
25% → 125
1% → 125 ÷ 25 = 5
Amount that Julian has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 1700
= $2200
Answer(s): $2200
