Xavier and Lee share a sum of money. Xavier receives $900. If Xavier gets $300 more, the amount of money Lee gets will decrease by 30%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Xavier |
Lee |
| Before |
900 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 300 |
300 (- 30%) |
| After |
|
70% |
If Xavier gets $300 more, it means Lee will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Lee gets less in percent = 30%
30% → 300
1% → 300 ÷ 30 = 10
Amount that Lee has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 900
= $1900
Answer(s): $1900
