Will and Jack share a sum of money. Will receives $1900. If Will gets $360 less, the amount of money Jack gets will increase by 30%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Will |
Jack |
| Before |
1900 |
100% |
| Change |
- 360 |
+ 360 (+ 30%) |
| After |
|
130% |
If Will gets $360 less, it means Jack will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Jack gets more in percent = 30%
30% → 360
1% → 360 ÷ 30 = 12
Amount that Jack has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 1900
= $3100
Answer(s): $3100
