Bryan and Lee share a sum of money. Bryan receives $1100. If Bryan gets $70 more, the amount of money Lee gets will decrease by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Bryan |
Lee |
| Before |
1100 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 70 |
70 (- 35%) |
| After |
|
65% |
If Bryan gets $70 more, it means Lee will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Lee gets less in percent = 35%
35% → 70
1% → 70 ÷ 35 = 2
Amount that Lee has
= 100%
= 100 x 2
= $200
Amount that the boys share
= 200 + 1100
= $1300
Answer(s): $1300
