Daniel and Ahmad share a sum of money. Daniel receives $1100. If Daniel gets $405 more, the amount of money Ahmad gets will decrease by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Daniel |
Ahmad |
| Before |
1100 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 405 |
405 (- 45%) |
| After |
|
55% |
If Daniel gets $405 more, it means Ahmad will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Ahmad gets less in percent = 45%
45% → 405
1% → 405 ÷ 45 = 9
Amount that Ahmad has
= 100%
= 100 x 9
= $900
Amount that the boys share
= 900 + 1100
= $2000
Answer(s): $2000
