Glen and Ben share a sum of money. Glen receives $1600. If Glen gets $200 more, the amount of money Ben gets will decrease by 40%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Glen |
Ben |
| Before |
1600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 200 |
200 (- 40%) |
| After |
|
60% |
If Glen gets $200 more, it means Ben will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Ben gets less in percent = 40%
40% → 200
1% → 200 ÷ 40 = 5
Amount that Ben has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 1600
= $2100
Answer(s): $2100
