Rael and Elijah share a sum of money. Rael receives $2000. If Rael gets $160 more, the amount of money Elijah gets will decrease by 20%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Rael |
Elijah |
| Before |
2000 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 160 |
160 (- 20%) |
| After |
|
80% |
If Rael gets $160 more, it means Elijah will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Elijah gets less in percent = 20%
20% → 160
1% → 160 ÷ 20 = 8
Amount that Elijah has
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= $800
Amount that the boys share
= 800 + 2000
= $2800
Answer(s): $2800
