Will and Carl share a sum of money. Will receives $600. If Will gets $90 less, the amount of money Carl gets will increase by 30%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Will |
Carl |
| Before |
600 |
100% |
| Change |
- 90 |
+ 90 (+ 30%) |
| After |
|
130% |
If Will gets $90 less, it means Carl will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Carl gets more in percent = 30%
30% → 90
1% → 90 ÷ 30 = 3
Amount that Carl has
= 100%
= 100 x 3
= $300
Amount that the boys share
= 300 + 600
= $900
Answer(s): $900
