Henry and Wesley share a sum of money. Henry receives $2000. If Henry gets $440 more, the amount of money Wesley gets will decrease by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Henry |
Wesley |
| Before |
2000 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 440 |
440 (- 55%) |
| After |
|
45% |
If Henry gets $440 more, it means Wesley will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Wesley gets less in percent = 55%
55% → 440
1% → 440 ÷ 55 = 8
Amount that Wesley has
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= $800
Amount that the boys share
= 800 + 2000
= $2800
Answer(s): $2800
