Mark and Wesley share a sum of money. Mark receives $200. If Mark gets $140 less, the amount of money Wesley gets will increase by 20%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Mark |
Wesley |
| Before |
200 |
100% |
| Change |
- 140 |
+ 140 (+ 20%) |
| After |
|
120% |
If Mark gets $140 less, it means Wesley will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Wesley gets more in percent = 20%
20% → 140
1% → 140 ÷ 20 = 7
Amount that Wesley has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 200
= $900
Answer(s): $900
