Reggie and Oscar share a sum of money. Reggie receives $1600. If Reggie gets $605 more, the amount of money Oscar gets will decrease by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Reggie |
Oscar |
| Before |
1600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 605 |
605 (- 55%) |
| After |
|
45% |
If Reggie gets $605 more, it means Oscar will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Oscar gets less in percent = 55%
55% → 605
1% → 605 ÷ 55 = 11
Amount that Oscar has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 1600
= $2700
Answer(s): $2700
