Ian and Glen share a sum of money. Ian receives $1200. If Ian gets $440 more, the amount of money Glen gets will decrease by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ian |
Glen |
| Before |
1200 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 440 |
440 (- 55%) |
| After |
|
45% |
If Ian gets $440 more, it means Glen will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Glen gets less in percent = 55%
55% → 440
1% → 440 ÷ 55 = 8
Amount that Glen has
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= $800
Amount that the boys share
= 800 + 1200
= $2000
Answer(s): $2000
