Sean and Glen share a sum of money. Sean receives $1400. If Sean gets $520 more, the amount of money Glen gets will decrease by 65%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Sean |
Glen |
| Before |
1400 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 520 |
520 (- 65%) |
| After |
|
35% |
If Sean gets $520 more, it means Glen will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Glen gets less in percent = 65%
65% → 520
1% → 520 ÷ 65 = 8
Amount that Glen has
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= $800
Amount that the boys share
= 800 + 1400
= $2200
Answer(s): $2200
