Simon and Valen share a sum of money. Simon receives $2000. If Simon gets $200 more, the amount of money Valen gets will decrease by 20%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Simon |
Valen |
| Before |
2000 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 200 |
200 (- 20%) |
| After |
|
80% |
If Simon gets $200 more, it means Valen will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Valen gets less in percent = 20%
20% → 200
1% → 200 ÷ 20 = 10
Amount that Valen has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 2000
= $3000
Answer(s): $3000
