Howard and Henry share a sum of money. Howard receives $700. If Howard gets $385 more, the amount of money Henry gets will decrease by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Howard |
Henry |
| Before |
700 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 385 |
385 (- 35%) |
| After |
|
65% |
If Howard gets $385 more, it means Henry will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Henry gets less in percent = 35%
35% → 385
1% → 385 ÷ 35 = 11
Amount that Henry has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 700
= $1800
Answer(s): $1800
