Peter and Fabian share a sum of money. Peter receives $1800. If Peter gets $120 less, the amount of money Fabian gets will increase by 20%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Peter |
Fabian |
| Before |
1800 |
100% |
| Change |
- 120 |
+ 120 (+ 20%) |
| After |
|
120% |
If Peter gets $120 less, it means Fabian will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Fabian gets more in percent = 20%
20% → 120
1% → 120 ÷ 20 = 6
Amount that Fabian has
= 100%
= 100 x 6
= $600
Amount that the boys share
= 600 + 1800
= $2400
Answer(s): $2400
