Riordan and Owen share a sum of money. Riordan receives $1000. If Riordan gets $720 more, the amount of money Owen gets will decrease by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Riordan |
Owen |
| Before |
1000 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 720 |
720 (- 60%) |
| After |
|
40% |
If Riordan gets $720 more, it means Owen will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Owen gets less in percent = 60%
60% → 720
1% → 720 ÷ 60 = 12
Amount that Owen has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 1000
= $2200
Answer(s): $2200
