Julian and Will share a sum of money. Julian receives $1100. If Julian gets $495 more, the amount of money Will gets will decrease by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Julian |
Will |
| Before |
1100 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 495 |
495 (- 45%) |
| After |
|
55% |
If Julian gets $495 more, it means Will will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Will gets less in percent = 45%
45% → 495
1% → 495 ÷ 45 = 11
Amount that Will has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 1100
= $2200
Answer(s): $2200
