David and Lee share a sum of money. David receives $600. If David gets $350 more, the amount of money Lee gets will decrease by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
David |
Lee |
| Before |
600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 350 |
350 (- 35%) |
| After |
|
65% |
If David gets $350 more, it means Lee will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Lee gets less in percent = 35%
35% → 350
1% → 350 ÷ 35 = 10
Amount that Lee has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 600
= $1600
Answer(s): $1600
