Cody and Carl share a sum of money. Cody receives $600. If Cody gets $300 more, the amount of money Carl gets will decrease by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Cody |
Carl |
| Before |
600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 300 |
300 (- 60%) |
| After |
|
40% |
If Cody gets $300 more, it means Carl will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Carl gets less in percent = 60%
60% → 300
1% → 300 ÷ 60 = 5
Amount that Carl has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 600
= $1100
Answer(s): $1100
