Sean and Vaidev share a sum of money. Sean receives $1700. If Sean gets $315 more, the amount of money Vaidev gets will decrease by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Sean |
Vaidev |
| Before |
1700 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 315 |
315 (- 45%) |
| After |
|
55% |
If Sean gets $315 more, it means Vaidev will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Vaidev gets less in percent = 45%
45% → 315
1% → 315 ÷ 45 = 7
Amount that Vaidev has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 1700
= $2400
Answer(s): $2400
