Eric and Billy share a sum of money. Eric receives $1100. If Eric gets $315 more, the amount of money Billy gets will decrease by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Eric |
Billy |
| Before |
1100 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 315 |
315 (- 35%) |
| After |
|
65% |
If Eric gets $315 more, it means Billy will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Billy gets less in percent = 35%
35% → 315
1% → 315 ÷ 35 = 9
Amount that Billy has
= 100%
= 100 x 9
= $900
Amount that the boys share
= 900 + 1100
= $2000
Answer(s): $2000
