Harry and Justin share a sum of money. Harry receives $1900. If Harry gets $100 more, the amount of money Justin gets will decrease by 20%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Harry |
Justin |
| Before |
1900 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 100 |
100 (- 20%) |
| After |
|
80% |
If Harry gets $100 more, it means Justin will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Justin gets less in percent = 20%
20% → 100
1% → 100 ÷ 20 = 5
Amount that Justin has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 1900
= $2400
Answer(s): $2400
