Gabriel and Andy share a sum of money. Gabriel receives $1800. If Gabriel gets $500 more, the amount of money Andy gets will decrease by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
|
Gabriel |
Andy |
Before |
1800 |
100% |
Change |
+ 500 |
500 (- 50%) |
After |
|
50% |
If Gabriel gets $500 more, it means Andy will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Andy gets less in percent = 50%
50% → 500
1% → 500 ÷ 50 = 10
Amount that Andy has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 1800
= $2800
Answer(s): $2800