Warren and Luis share a sum of money. Warren receives $1000. If Warren gets $605 less, the amount of money Luis gets will increase by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Warren |
Luis |
| Before |
1000 |
100% |
| Change |
- 605 |
+ 605 (+ 55%) |
| After |
|
155% |
If Warren gets $605 less, it means Luis will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Luis gets more in percent = 55%
55% → 605
1% → 605 ÷ 55 = 11
Amount that Luis has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 1000
= $2100
Answer(s): $2100
