Ken and Tommy share a sum of money. Ken receives $1800. If Ken gets $600 less, the amount of money Tommy gets will increase by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ken |
Tommy |
| Before |
1800 |
100% |
| Change |
- 600 |
+ 600 (+ 50%) |
| After |
|
150% |
If Ken gets $600 less, it means Tommy will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Tommy gets more in percent = 50%
50% → 600
1% → 600 ÷ 50 = 12
Amount that Tommy has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 1800
= $3000
Answer(s): $3000
