Harry and Pierre share a sum of money. Harry receives $1100. If Harry gets $105 more, the amount of money Pierre gets will decrease by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Harry |
Pierre |
| Before |
1100 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 105 |
105 (- 35%) |
| After |
|
65% |
If Harry gets $105 more, it means Pierre will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Pierre gets less in percent = 35%
35% → 105
1% → 105 ÷ 35 = 3
Amount that Pierre has
= 100%
= 100 x 3
= $300
Amount that the boys share
= 300 + 1100
= $1400
Answer(s): $1400
