Fred and Ben share a sum of money. Fred receives $1800. If Fred gets $455 less, the amount of money Ben gets will increase by 65%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Fred |
Ben |
| Before |
1800 |
100% |
| Change |
- 455 |
+ 455 (+ 65%) |
| After |
|
165% |
If Fred gets $455 less, it means Ben will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Ben gets more in percent = 65%
65% → 455
1% → 455 ÷ 65 = 7
Amount that Ben has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 1800
= $2500
Answer(s): $2500
