Lee and Carl share a sum of money. Lee receives $900. If Lee gets $780 less, the amount of money Carl gets will increase by 65%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Lee |
Carl |
| Before |
900 |
100% |
| Change |
- 780 |
+ 780 (+ 65%) |
| After |
|
165% |
If Lee gets $780 less, it means Carl will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Carl gets more in percent = 65%
65% → 780
1% → 780 ÷ 65 = 12
Amount that Carl has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 900
= $2100
Answer(s): $2100
