Xavier and Gabriel share a sum of money. Xavier receives $600. If Xavier gets $210 more, the amount of money Gabriel gets will decrease by 30%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
|
Xavier |
Gabriel |
Before |
600 |
100% |
Change |
+ 210 |
210 (- 30%) |
After |
|
70% |
If Xavier gets $210 more, it means Gabriel will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Gabriel gets less in percent = 30%
30% → 210
1% → 210 ÷ 30 = 7
Amount that Gabriel has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 600
= $1300
Answer(s): $1300