Cole and Ben share a sum of money. Cole receives $1000. If Cole gets $440 more, the amount of money Ben gets will decrease by 40%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Cole |
Ben |
| Before |
1000 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 440 |
440 (- 40%) |
| After |
|
60% |
If Cole gets $440 more, it means Ben will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Ben gets less in percent = 40%
40% → 440
1% → 440 ÷ 40 = 11
Amount that Ben has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 1000
= $2100
Answer(s): $2100
