Liam and Simon share a sum of money. Liam receives $1800. If Liam gets $330 more, the amount of money Simon gets will decrease by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Liam |
Simon |
| Before |
1800 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 330 |
330 (- 55%) |
| After |
|
45% |
If Liam gets $330 more, it means Simon will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Simon gets less in percent = 55%
55% → 330
1% → 330 ÷ 55 = 6
Amount that Simon has
= 100%
= 100 x 6
= $600
Amount that the boys share
= 600 + 1800
= $2400
Answer(s): $2400
