Elijah and Charlie share a sum of money. Elijah receives $1900. If Elijah gets $135 less, the amount of money Charlie gets will increase by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Elijah |
Charlie |
| Before |
1900 |
100% |
| Change |
- 135 |
+ 135 (+ 45%) |
| After |
|
145% |
If Elijah gets $135 less, it means Charlie will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Charlie gets more in percent = 45%
45% → 135
1% → 135 ÷ 45 = 3
Amount that Charlie has
= 100%
= 100 x 3
= $300
Amount that the boys share
= 300 + 1900
= $2200
Answer(s): $2200
