Question

1) Michael and Jonathan made a total of $125 at work today. If Michael has $50, what percent of the money is Jonathan's?

Answer 1

Since Michael has $50, we have that $125-$50=$75. Then we can find which percentage is $75 from $125 using a simple rule of three:

`\begin{gathered} \text{ \$125 }\rightarrow\text{ 100\%} \\ \text{ \$75 }\rightarrow\text{ x \%} \\ \Rightarrow x=(75\cdot100)/(125)=(7500)/(125)=60 \\ x=60 \end{gathered}`

Therefore, 60% of the money is Jonathan's