Tom and Zane share a sum of money. Tom receives $700. If Tom gets $360 more, the amount of money Zane gets will decrease by 30%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Tom |
Zane |
| Before |
700 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 360 |
360 (- 30%) |
| After |
|
70% |
If Tom gets $360 more, it means Zane will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Zane gets less in percent = 30%
30% → 360
1% → 360 ÷ 30 = 12
Amount that Zane has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 700
= $1900
Answer(s): $1900
