Mark and Andy share a sum of money. Mark receives $800. If Mark gets $455 less, the amount of money Andy gets will increase by 65%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Mark |
Andy |
| Before |
800 |
100% |
| Change |
- 455 |
+ 455 (+ 65%) |
| After |
|
165% |
If Mark gets $455 less, it means Andy will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Andy gets more in percent = 65%
65% → 455
1% → 455 ÷ 65 = 7
Amount that Andy has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 800
= $1500
Answer(s): $1500
