Lee and Justin share a sum of money. Lee receives $1100. If Lee gets $350 less, the amount of money Justin gets will increase by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Lee |
Justin |
| Before |
1100 |
100% |
| Change |
- 350 |
+ 350 (+ 50%) |
| After |
|
150% |
If Lee gets $350 less, it means Justin will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Justin gets more in percent = 50%
50% → 350
1% → 350 ÷ 50 = 7
Amount that Justin has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 1100
= $1800
Answer(s): $1800
