Michael and Asher share a sum of money. Michael receives $1600. If Michael gets $420 more, the amount of money Asher gets will decrease by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Michael |
Asher |
| Before |
1600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 420 |
420 (- 35%) |
| After |
|
65% |
If Michael gets $420 more, it means Asher will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Asher gets less in percent = 35%
35% → 420
1% → 420 ÷ 35 = 12
Amount that Asher has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 1600
= $2800
Answer(s): $2800
