Rael and Ivan share a sum of money. Rael receives $1600. If Rael gets $140 less, the amount of money Ivan gets will increase by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Rael |
Ivan |
| Before |
1600 |
100% |
| Change |
- 140 |
+ 140 (+ 35%) |
| After |
|
135% |
If Rael gets $140 less, it means Ivan will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Ivan gets more in percent = 35%
35% → 140
1% → 140 ÷ 35 = 4
Amount that Ivan has
= 100%
= 100 x 4
= $400
Amount that the boys share
= 400 + 1600
= $2000
Answer(s): $2000
