Justin and Charlie share a sum of money. Justin receives $400. If Justin gets $200 more, the amount of money Charlie gets will decrease by 40%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Justin |
Charlie |
| Before |
400 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 200 |
200 (- 40%) |
| After |
|
60% |
If Justin gets $200 more, it means Charlie will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Charlie gets less in percent = 40%
40% → 200
1% → 200 ÷ 40 = 5
Amount that Charlie has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 400
= $900
Answer(s): $900
