Luke and Jack share a sum of money. Luke receives $1400. If Luke gets $250 more, the amount of money Jack gets will decrease by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Luke |
Jack |
| Before |
1400 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 250 |
250 (- 50%) |
| After |
|
50% |
If Luke gets $250 more, it means Jack will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Jack gets less in percent = 50%
50% → 250
1% → 250 ÷ 50 = 5
Amount that Jack has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 1400
= $1900
Answer(s): $1900
