Ken and Justin share a sum of money. Ken receives $1500. If Ken gets $455 more, the amount of money Justin gets will decrease by 65%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ken |
Justin |
| Before |
1500 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 455 |
455 (- 65%) |
| After |
|
35% |
If Ken gets $455 more, it means Justin will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Justin gets less in percent = 65%
65% → 455
1% → 455 ÷ 65 = 7
Amount that Justin has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 1500
= $2200
Answer(s): $2200
