Paul and Archie share a sum of money. Paul receives $800. If Paul gets $455 more, the amount of money Archie gets will decrease by 65%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Paul |
Archie |
| Before |
800 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 455 |
455 (- 65%) |
| After |
|
35% |
If Paul gets $455 more, it means Archie will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Archie gets less in percent = 65%
65% → 455
1% → 455 ÷ 65 = 7
Amount that Archie has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 800
= $1500
Answer(s): $1500
