Bobby and Cole share a sum of money. Bobby receives $1300. If Bobby gets $270 less, the amount of money Cole gets will increase by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Bobby |
Cole |
| Before |
1300 |
100% |
| Change |
- 270 |
+ 270 (+ 45%) |
| After |
|
145% |
If Bobby gets $270 less, it means Cole will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Cole gets more in percent = 45%
45% → 270
1% → 270 ÷ 45 = 6
Amount that Cole has
= 100%
= 100 x 6
= $600
Amount that the boys share
= 600 + 1300
= $1900
Answer(s): $1900
