Zeph and Michael share a sum of money. Zeph receives $800. If Zeph gets $495 more, the amount of money Michael gets will decrease by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Zeph |
Michael |
| Before |
800 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 495 |
495 (- 45%) |
| After |
|
55% |
If Zeph gets $495 more, it means Michael will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Michael gets less in percent = 45%
45% → 495
1% → 495 ÷ 45 = 11
Amount that Michael has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 800
= $1900
Answer(s): $1900
