Fabian and Carl share a sum of money. Fabian receives $600. If Fabian gets $100 more, the amount of money Carl gets will decrease by 20%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
|
Fabian |
Carl |
Before |
600 |
100% |
Change |
+ 100 |
100 (- 20%) |
After |
|
80% |
If Fabian gets $100 more, it means Carl will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Carl gets less in percent = 20%
20% → 100
1% → 100 ÷ 20 = 5
Amount that Carl has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 600
= $1100
Answer(s): $1100