Luis and Cole share a sum of money. Luis receives $1700. If Luis gets $210 more, the amount of money Cole gets will decrease by 30%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Luis |
Cole |
| Before |
1700 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 210 |
210 (- 30%) |
| After |
|
70% |
If Luis gets $210 more, it means Cole will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Cole gets less in percent = 30%
30% → 210
1% → 210 ÷ 30 = 7
Amount that Cole has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 1700
= $2400
Answer(s): $2400
