Mark and Paul share a sum of money. Mark receives $900. If Mark gets $660 more, the amount of money Paul gets will decrease by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Mark |
Paul |
| Before |
900 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 660 |
660 (- 60%) |
| After |
|
40% |
If Mark gets $660 more, it means Paul will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Paul gets less in percent = 60%
60% → 660
1% → 660 ÷ 60 = 11
Amount that Paul has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 900
= $2000
Answer(s): $2000
