Simon and Elijah share a sum of money. Simon receives $1300. If Simon gets $280 less, the amount of money Elijah gets will increase by 40%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Simon |
Elijah |
| Before |
1300 |
100% |
| Change |
- 280 |
+ 280 (+ 40%) |
| After |
|
140% |
If Simon gets $280 less, it means Elijah will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Elijah gets more in percent = 40%
40% → 280
1% → 280 ÷ 40 = 7
Amount that Elijah has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 1300
= $2000
Answer(s): $2000
