Charlie and Riordan share a sum of money. Charlie receives $400. If Charlie gets $70 more, the amount of money Riordan gets will decrease by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Charlie |
Riordan |
| Before |
400 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 70 |
70 (- 35%) |
| After |
|
65% |
If Charlie gets $70 more, it means Riordan will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Riordan gets less in percent = 35%
35% → 70
1% → 70 ÷ 35 = 2
Amount that Riordan has
= 100%
= 100 x 2
= $200
Amount that the boys share
= 200 + 400
= $600
Answer(s): $600
