Riordan and Charlie share a sum of money. Riordan receives $800. If Riordan gets $320 less, the amount of money Charlie gets will increase by 40%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Riordan |
Charlie |
| Before |
800 |
100% |
| Change |
- 320 |
+ 320 (+ 40%) |
| After |
|
140% |
If Riordan gets $320 less, it means Charlie will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Charlie gets more in percent = 40%
40% → 320
1% → 320 ÷ 40 = 8
Amount that Charlie has
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= $800
Amount that the boys share
= 800 + 800
= $1600
Answer(s): $1600
