Zane and Howard share a sum of money. Zane receives $1400. If Zane gets $350 less, the amount of money Howard gets will increase by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Zane |
Howard |
| Before |
1400 |
100% |
| Change |
- 350 |
+ 350 (+ 35%) |
| After |
|
135% |
If Zane gets $350 less, it means Howard will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Howard gets more in percent = 35%
35% → 350
1% → 350 ÷ 35 = 10
Amount that Howard has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 1400
= $2400
Answer(s): $2400
