Ryan and Ethan share a sum of money. Ryan receives $1700. If Ryan gets $220 less, the amount of money Ethan gets will increase by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ryan |
Ethan |
| Before |
1700 |
100% |
| Change |
- 220 |
+ 220 (+ 55%) |
| After |
|
155% |
If Ryan gets $220 less, it means Ethan will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Ethan gets more in percent = 55%
55% → 220
1% → 220 ÷ 55 = 4
Amount that Ethan has
= 100%
= 100 x 4
= $400
Amount that the boys share
= 400 + 1700
= $2100
Answer(s): $2100
