Ivan and Cole share a sum of money. Ivan receives $2000. If Ivan gets $540 less, the amount of money Cole gets will increase by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ivan |
Cole |
| Before |
2000 |
100% |
| Change |
- 540 |
+ 540 (+ 45%) |
| After |
|
145% |
If Ivan gets $540 less, it means Cole will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Cole gets more in percent = 45%
45% → 540
1% → 540 ÷ 45 = 12
Amount that Cole has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 2000
= $3200
Answer(s): $3200
