Liam and Fabian share a sum of money. Liam receives $600. If Liam gets $220 more, the amount of money Fabian gets will decrease by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Liam |
Fabian |
| Before |
600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 220 |
220 (- 55%) |
| After |
|
45% |
If Liam gets $220 more, it means Fabian will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Fabian gets less in percent = 55%
55% → 220
1% → 220 ÷ 55 = 4
Amount that Fabian has
= 100%
= 100 x 4
= $400
Amount that the boys share
= 400 + 600
= $1000
Answer(s): $1000
