Bobby and Justin share a sum of money. Bobby receives $2000. If Bobby gets $715 more, the amount of money Justin gets will decrease by 65%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Bobby |
Justin |
| Before |
2000 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 715 |
715 (- 65%) |
| After |
|
35% |
If Bobby gets $715 more, it means Justin will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Justin gets less in percent = 65%
65% → 715
1% → 715 ÷ 65 = 11
Amount that Justin has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 2000
= $3100
Answer(s): $3100
