Jenson and Ben share a sum of money. Jenson receives $800. If Jenson gets $330 less, the amount of money Ben gets will increase by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Jenson |
Ben |
| Before |
800 |
100% |
| Change |
- 330 |
+ 330 (+ 55%) |
| After |
|
155% |
If Jenson gets $330 less, it means Ben will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Ben gets more in percent = 55%
55% → 330
1% → 330 ÷ 55 = 6
Amount that Ben has
= 100%
= 100 x 6
= $600
Amount that the boys share
= 600 + 800
= $1400
Answer(s): $1400
