Mark and Elijah share a sum of money. Mark receives $1200. If Mark gets $300 more, the amount of money Elijah gets will decrease by 30%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Mark |
Elijah |
| Before |
1200 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 300 |
300 (- 30%) |
| After |
|
70% |
If Mark gets $300 more, it means Elijah will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Elijah gets less in percent = 30%
30% → 300
1% → 300 ÷ 30 = 10
Amount that Elijah has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 1200
= $2200
Answer(s): $2200
