Pierre and Julian share a sum of money. Pierre receives $800. If Pierre gets $500 more, the amount of money Julian gets will decrease by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Pierre |
Julian |
| Before |
800 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 500 |
500 (- 50%) |
| After |
|
50% |
If Pierre gets $500 more, it means Julian will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Julian gets less in percent = 50%
50% → 500
1% → 500 ÷ 50 = 10
Amount that Julian has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 800
= $1800
Answer(s): $1800
