Vaidev and Riordan share a sum of money. Vaidev receives $700. If Vaidev gets $60 less, the amount of money Riordan gets will increase by 30%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Vaidev |
Riordan |
| Before |
700 |
100% |
| Change |
- 60 |
+ 60 (+ 30%) |
| After |
|
130% |
If Vaidev gets $60 less, it means Riordan will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Riordan gets more in percent = 30%
30% → 60
1% → 60 ÷ 30 = 2
Amount that Riordan has
= 100%
= 100 x 2
= $200
Amount that the boys share
= 200 + 700
= $900
Answer(s): $900
