Neave and Asher share a sum of money. Neave receives $1600. If Neave gets $100 more, the amount of money Asher gets will decrease by 20%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Neave |
Asher |
| Before |
1600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 100 |
100 (- 20%) |
| After |
|
80% |
If Neave gets $100 more, it means Asher will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Asher gets less in percent = 20%
20% → 100
1% → 100 ÷ 20 = 5
Amount that Asher has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 1600
= $2100
Answer(s): $2100
