Caden and Vaidev share a sum of money. Caden receives $1800. If Caden gets $500 less, the amount of money Vaidev gets will increase by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Caden |
Vaidev |
| Before |
1800 |
100% |
| Change |
- 500 |
+ 500 (+ 50%) |
| After |
|
150% |
If Caden gets $500 less, it means Vaidev will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Vaidev gets more in percent = 50%
50% → 500
1% → 500 ÷ 50 = 10
Amount that Vaidev has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 1800
= $2800
Answer(s): $2800
