Ahmad and Mark share a sum of money. Ahmad receives $2000. If Ahmad gets $400 less, the amount of money Mark gets will increase by 40%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ahmad |
Mark |
| Before |
2000 |
100% |
| Change |
- 400 |
+ 400 (+ 40%) |
| After |
|
140% |
If Ahmad gets $400 less, it means Mark will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Mark gets more in percent = 40%
40% → 400
1% → 400 ÷ 40 = 10
Amount that Mark has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 2000
= $3000
Answer(s): $3000
