Cole and Paul share a sum of money. Cole receives $900. If Cole gets $440 more, the amount of money Paul gets will decrease by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Cole |
Paul |
| Before |
900 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 440 |
440 (- 55%) |
| After |
|
45% |
If Cole gets $440 more, it means Paul will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Paul gets less in percent = 55%
55% → 440
1% → 440 ÷ 55 = 8
Amount that Paul has
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= $800
Amount that the boys share
= 800 + 900
= $1700
Answer(s): $1700
