Jack and Fabian share a sum of money. Jack receives $1400. If Jack gets $240 more, the amount of money Fabian gets will decrease by 30%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Jack |
Fabian |
| Before |
1400 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 240 |
240 (- 30%) |
| After |
|
70% |
If Jack gets $240 more, it means Fabian will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Fabian gets less in percent = 30%
30% → 240
1% → 240 ÷ 30 = 8
Amount that Fabian has
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= $800
Amount that the boys share
= 800 + 1400
= $2200
Answer(s): $2200
