Rael and Lee share a sum of money. Rael receives $1500. If Rael gets $120 more, the amount of money Lee gets will decrease by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Rael |
Lee |
| Before |
1500 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 120 |
120 (- 60%) |
| After |
|
40% |
If Rael gets $120 more, it means Lee will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Lee gets less in percent = 60%
60% → 120
1% → 120 ÷ 60 = 2
Amount that Lee has
= 100%
= 100 x 2
= $200
Amount that the boys share
= 200 + 1500
= $1700
Answer(s): $1700
