Math Problem Statement
Kate and Isaac share 495 sweets. Kate gets 20% more sweets than Isaac. How many sweets does Isaac get?
Solution
To solve the problem where Kate and Isaac share 495 sweets, with Kate getting 20% more sweets than Isaac, and finding out how many sweets Isaac gets, follow these steps:
Let Isaac's share be .
Kate gets 20% more than Isaac, so she gets .
The total number of sweets is .
To find , solve:
So, Isaac gets 225 sweets. The correct answer is option D.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Percentages
Proportional Distribution
Algebra
Formulas
x + 1.2x = 495
x = Total / Combined Ratio
Theorems
Proportional Reasoning
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8