Tom and Archie share a sum of money. Tom receives $900. If Tom gets $225 less, the amount of money Archie gets will increase by 25%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Tom |
Archie |
| Before |
900 |
100% |
| Change |
- 225 |
+ 225 (+ 25%) |
| After |
|
125% |
If Tom gets $225 less, it means Archie will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Archie gets more in percent = 25%
25% → 225
1% → 225 ÷ 25 = 9
Amount that Archie has
= 100%
= 100 x 9
= $900
Amount that the boys share
= 900 + 900
= $1800
Answer(s): $1800
