Tim and Ben share a sum of money. Tim receives $1300. If Tim gets $520 more, the amount of money Ben gets will decrease by 65%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Tim |
Ben |
| Before |
1300 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 520 |
520 (- 65%) |
| After |
|
35% |
If Tim gets $520 more, it means Ben will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Ben gets less in percent = 65%
65% → 520
1% → 520 ÷ 65 = 8
Amount that Ben has
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= $800
Amount that the boys share
= 800 + 1300
= $2100
Answer(s): $2100
