Luis and Riordan share a sum of money. Luis receives $1800. If Luis gets $180 more, the amount of money Riordan gets will decrease by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Luis |
Riordan |
| Before |
1800 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 180 |
180 (- 45%) |
| After |
|
55% |
If Luis gets $180 more, it means Riordan will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Riordan gets less in percent = 45%
45% → 180
1% → 180 ÷ 45 = 4
Amount that Riordan has
= 100%
= 100 x 4
= $400
Amount that the boys share
= 400 + 1800
= $2200
Answer(s): $2200
