Sean and Archie share a sum of money. Sean receives $1500. If Sean gets $105 less, the amount of money Archie gets will increase by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Sean |
Archie |
| Before |
1500 |
100% |
| Change |
- 105 |
+ 105 (+ 35%) |
| After |
|
135% |
If Sean gets $105 less, it means Archie will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Archie gets more in percent = 35%
35% → 105
1% → 105 ÷ 35 = 3
Amount that Archie has
= 100%
= 100 x 3
= $300
Amount that the boys share
= 300 + 1500
= $1800
Answer(s): $1800
