Luke and Vincent share a sum of money. Luke receives $200. If Luke gets $180 more, the amount of money Vincent gets will decrease by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Luke |
Vincent |
| Before |
200 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 180 |
180 (- 60%) |
| After |
|
40% |
If Luke gets $180 more, it means Vincent will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Vincent gets less in percent = 60%
60% → 180
1% → 180 ÷ 60 = 3
Amount that Vincent has
= 100%
= 100 x 3
= $300
Amount that the boys share
= 300 + 200
= $500
Answer(s): $500
