Charlie and Sam share a sum of money. Charlie receives $1700. If Charlie gets $80 more, the amount of money Sam gets will decrease by 40%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Charlie |
Sam |
| Before |
1700 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 80 |
80 (- 40%) |
| After |
|
60% |
If Charlie gets $80 more, it means Sam will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Sam gets less in percent = 40%
40% → 80
1% → 80 ÷ 40 = 2
Amount that Sam has
= 100%
= 100 x 2
= $200
Amount that the boys share
= 200 + 1700
= $1900
Answer(s): $1900
