Tom and Zeph share a sum of money. Tom receives $700. If Tom gets $660 less, the amount of money Zeph gets will increase by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Tom |
Zeph |
| Before |
700 |
100% |
| Change |
- 660 |
+ 660 (+ 60%) |
| After |
|
160% |
If Tom gets $660 less, it means Zeph will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Zeph gets more in percent = 60%
60% → 660
1% → 660 ÷ 60 = 11
Amount that Zeph has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 700
= $1800
Answer(s): $1800
