Zane and Ian share a sum of money. Zane receives $1200. If Zane gets $135 more, the amount of money Ian gets will decrease by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Zane |
Ian |
| Before |
1200 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 135 |
135 (- 45%) |
| After |
|
55% |
If Zane gets $135 more, it means Ian will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Ian gets less in percent = 45%
45% → 135
1% → 135 ÷ 45 = 3
Amount that Ian has
= 100%
= 100 x 3
= $300
Amount that the boys share
= 300 + 1200
= $1500
Answer(s): $1500
