Charlie and Flynn share a sum of money. Charlie receives $1900. If Charlie gets $405 less, the amount of money Flynn gets will increase by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Charlie |
Flynn |
| Before |
1900 |
100% |
| Change |
- 405 |
+ 405 (+ 45%) |
| After |
|
145% |
If Charlie gets $405 less, it means Flynn will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Flynn gets more in percent = 45%
45% → 405
1% → 405 ÷ 45 = 9
Amount that Flynn has
= 100%
= 100 x 9
= $900
Amount that the boys share
= 900 + 1900
= $2800
Answer(s): $2800
