Cody and Sam share a sum of money. Cody receives $1200. If Cody gets $325 less, the amount of money Sam gets will increase by 65%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Cody |
Sam |
| Before |
1200 |
100% |
| Change |
- 325 |
+ 325 (+ 65%) |
| After |
|
165% |
If Cody gets $325 less, it means Sam will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Sam gets more in percent = 65%
65% → 325
1% → 325 ÷ 65 = 5
Amount that Sam has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 1200
= $1700
Answer(s): $1700
