Asher and Dylan share a sum of money. Asher receives $1300. If Asher gets $315 more, the amount of money Dylan gets will decrease by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Asher |
Dylan |
| Before |
1300 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 315 |
315 (- 45%) |
| After |
|
55% |
If Asher gets $315 more, it means Dylan will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Dylan gets less in percent = 45%
45% → 315
1% → 315 ÷ 45 = 7
Amount that Dylan has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 1300
= $2000
Answer(s): $2000
