Ken and Vaidev share a sum of money. Ken receives $1900. If Ken gets $550 more, the amount of money Vaidev gets will decrease by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ken |
Vaidev |
| Before |
1900 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 550 |
550 (- 50%) |
| After |
|
50% |
If Ken gets $550 more, it means Vaidev will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Vaidev gets less in percent = 50%
50% → 550
1% → 550 ÷ 50 = 11
Amount that Vaidev has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 1900
= $3000
Answer(s): $3000
