Riordan and Howard share a sum of money. Riordan receives $600. If Riordan gets $120 more, the amount of money Howard gets will decrease by 30%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Riordan |
Howard |
| Before |
600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 120 |
120 (- 30%) |
| After |
|
70% |
If Riordan gets $120 more, it means Howard will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Howard gets less in percent = 30%
30% → 120
1% → 120 ÷ 30 = 4
Amount that Howard has
= 100%
= 100 x 4
= $400
Amount that the boys share
= 400 + 600
= $1000
Answer(s): $1000
