Ahmad and Mark share a sum of money. Ahmad receives $2000. If Ahmad gets $100 less, the amount of money Mark gets will increase by 20%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
|
Ahmad |
Mark |
Before |
2000 |
100% |
Change |
- 100 |
+ 100 (+ 20%) |
After |
|
120% |
If Ahmad gets $100 less, it means Mark will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Mark gets more in percent = 20%
20% → 100
1% → 100 ÷ 20 = 5
Amount that Mark has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 2000
= $2500
Answer(s): $2500