Daniel and Simon share a sum of money. Daniel receives $1900. If Daniel gets $260 less, the amount of money Simon gets will increase by 65%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Daniel |
Simon |
| Before |
1900 |
100% |
| Change |
- 260 |
+ 260 (+ 65%) |
| After |
|
165% |
If Daniel gets $260 less, it means Simon will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Simon gets more in percent = 65%
65% → 260
1% → 260 ÷ 65 = 4
Amount that Simon has
= 100%
= 100 x 4
= $400
Amount that the boys share
= 400 + 1900
= $2300
Answer(s): $2300
