Oliver and Gabriel share a sum of money. Oliver receives $1400. If Oliver gets $780 more, the amount of money Gabriel gets will decrease by 65%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Oliver |
Gabriel |
| Before |
1400 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 780 |
780 (- 65%) |
| After |
|
35% |
If Oliver gets $780 more, it means Gabriel will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Gabriel gets less in percent = 65%
65% → 780
1% → 780 ÷ 65 = 12
Amount that Gabriel has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 1400
= $2600
Answer(s): $2600
