Ken and Owen share a sum of money. Ken receives $500. If Ken gets $90 less, the amount of money Owen gets will increase by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ken |
Owen |
| Before |
500 |
100% |
| Change |
- 90 |
+ 90 (+ 45%) |
| After |
|
145% |
If Ken gets $90 less, it means Owen will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Owen gets more in percent = 45%
45% → 90
1% → 90 ÷ 45 = 2
Amount that Owen has
= 100%
= 100 x 2
= $200
Amount that the boys share
= 200 + 500
= $700
Answer(s): $700
