Neave and Ben share a sum of money. Neave receives $2000. If Neave gets $160 more, the amount of money Ben gets will decrease by 40%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Neave |
Ben |
| Before |
2000 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 160 |
160 (- 40%) |
| After |
|
60% |
If Neave gets $160 more, it means Ben will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Ben gets less in percent = 40%
40% → 160
1% → 160 ÷ 40 = 4
Amount that Ben has
= 100%
= 100 x 4
= $400
Amount that the boys share
= 400 + 2000
= $2400
Answer(s): $2400
