Xavier and Seth share a sum of money. Xavier receives $1600. If Xavier gets $40 less, the amount of money Seth gets will increase by 20%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Xavier |
Seth |
| Before |
1600 |
100% |
| Change |
- 40 |
+ 40 (+ 20%) |
| After |
|
120% |
If Xavier gets $40 less, it means Seth will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Seth gets more in percent = 20%
20% → 40
1% → 40 ÷ 20 = 2
Amount that Seth has
= 100%
= 100 x 2
= $200
Amount that the boys share
= 200 + 1600
= $1800
Answer(s): $1800
