Zane and Billy share a sum of money. Zane receives $1800. If Zane gets $300 more, the amount of money Billy gets will decrease by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Zane |
Billy |
| Before |
1800 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 300 |
300 (- 60%) |
| After |
|
40% |
If Zane gets $300 more, it means Billy will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Billy gets less in percent = 60%
60% → 300
1% → 300 ÷ 60 = 5
Amount that Billy has
= 100%
= 100 x 5
= $500
Amount that the boys share
= 500 + 1800
= $2300
Answer(s): $2300
