Wesley and Owen share a sum of money. Wesley receives $400. If Wesley gets $275 more, the amount of money Owen gets will decrease by 25%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Wesley |
Owen |
| Before |
400 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 275 |
275 (- 25%) |
| After |
|
75% |
If Wesley gets $275 more, it means Owen will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Owen gets less in percent = 25%
25% → 275
1% → 275 ÷ 25 = 11
Amount that Owen has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 400
= $1500
Answer(s): $1500
