Mark and Elijah share a sum of money. Mark receives $1700. If Mark gets $605 more, the amount of money Elijah gets will decrease by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Mark |
Elijah |
| Before |
1700 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 605 |
605 (- 55%) |
| After |
|
45% |
If Mark gets $605 more, it means Elijah will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Elijah gets less in percent = 55%
55% → 605
1% → 605 ÷ 55 = 11
Amount that Elijah has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 1700
= $2800
Answer(s): $2800
