Ethan and John share a sum of money. Ethan receives $1300. If Ethan gets $240 more, the amount of money John gets will decrease by 40%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ethan |
John |
| Before |
1300 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 240 |
240 (- 40%) |
| After |
|
60% |
If Ethan gets $240 more, it means John will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that John gets less in percent = 40%
40% → 240
1% → 240 ÷ 40 = 6
Amount that John has
= 100%
= 100 x 6
= $600
Amount that the boys share
= 600 + 1300
= $1900
Answer(s): $1900
