Owen and Peter share a sum of money. Owen receives $1600. If Owen gets $200 less, the amount of money Peter gets will increase by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
|
Owen |
Peter |
Before |
1600 |
100% |
Change |
- 200 |
+ 200 (+ 50%) |
After |
|
150% |
If Owen gets $200 less, it means Peter will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Peter gets more in percent = 50%
50% → 200
1% → 200 ÷ 50 = 4
Amount that Peter has
= 100%
= 100 x 4
= $400
Amount that the boys share
= 400 + 1600
= $2000
Answer(s): $2000