Nick and Wesley share a sum of money. Nick receives $800. If Nick gets $420 less, the amount of money Wesley gets will increase by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Nick |
Wesley |
| Before |
800 |
100% |
| Change |
- 420 |
+ 420 (+ 60%) |
| After |
|
160% |
If Nick gets $420 less, it means Wesley will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Wesley gets more in percent = 60%
60% → 420
1% → 420 ÷ 60 = 7
Amount that Wesley has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 800
= $1500
Answer(s): $1500
