Bryan and Billy share a sum of money. Bryan receives $600. If Bryan gets $200 more, the amount of money Billy gets will decrease by 20%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Bryan |
Billy |
| Before |
600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 200 |
200 (- 20%) |
| After |
|
80% |
If Bryan gets $200 more, it means Billy will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Billy gets less in percent = 20%
20% → 200
1% → 200 ÷ 20 = 10
Amount that Billy has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 600
= $1600
Answer(s): $1600
