Justin and Sean share a sum of money. Justin receives $1500. If Justin gets $400 less, the amount of money Sean gets will increase by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Justin |
Sean |
| Before |
1500 |
100% |
| Change |
- 400 |
+ 400 (+ 50%) |
| After |
|
150% |
If Justin gets $400 less, it means Sean will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Sean gets more in percent = 50%
50% → 400
1% → 400 ÷ 50 = 8
Amount that Sean has
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= $800
Amount that the boys share
= 800 + 1500
= $2300
Answer(s): $2300
