Will and George share a sum of money. Will receives $1300. If Will gets $300 more, the amount of money George gets will decrease by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Will |
George |
| Before |
1300 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 300 |
300 (- 50%) |
| After |
|
50% |
If Will gets $300 more, it means George will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that George gets less in percent = 50%
50% → 300
1% → 300 ÷ 50 = 6
Amount that George has
= 100%
= 100 x 6
= $600
Amount that the boys share
= 600 + 1300
= $1900
Answer(s): $1900
