Brandon and Vaidev share a sum of money. Brandon receives $1000. If Brandon gets $660 more, the amount of money Vaidev gets will decrease by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Brandon |
Vaidev |
| Before |
1000 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 660 |
660 (- 55%) |
| After |
|
45% |
If Brandon gets $660 more, it means Vaidev will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Vaidev gets less in percent = 55%
55% → 660
1% → 660 ÷ 55 = 12
Amount that Vaidev has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 1000
= $2200
Answer(s): $2200
