Luke and Ken share a sum of money. Luke receives $400. If Luke gets $180 more, the amount of money Ken gets will decrease by 20%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Luke |
Ken |
| Before |
400 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 180 |
180 (- 20%) |
| After |
|
80% |
If Luke gets $180 more, it means Ken will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Ken gets less in percent = 20%
20% → 180
1% → 180 ÷ 20 = 9
Amount that Ken has
= 100%
= 100 x 9
= $900
Amount that the boys share
= 900 + 400
= $1300
Answer(s): $1300
