Lizzy: Debby and Maggie agreed to share a sum of money so that Debby takes 25% and Maggie takes the rest. If Maggie's share is $4,500, how much did they share?.
Me: Hmmm, let me think. I think this is the detailed solution:
If Debby's share is 25% and Maggie takes the rest, then Maggie's share is 100% - 25% = 75%. 75% of the total amount is Maggie's share = total amount * (75 / 100) = $4500. Multiplying both sides of the equation by 100 / 75 gives the total amount = (100 / 75) * $4500 = $6000. Final answer: 6000.