Will and Bryan share a sum of money. Will receives $500. If Will gets $400 more, the amount of money Bryan gets will decrease by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Will |
Bryan |
| Before |
500 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 400 |
400 (- 50%) |
| After |
|
50% |
If Will gets $400 more, it means Bryan will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Bryan gets less in percent = 50%
50% → 400
1% → 400 ÷ 50 = 8
Amount that Bryan has
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= $800
Amount that the boys share
= 800 + 500
= $1300
Answer(s): $1300
