George and Liam share a sum of money. George receives $1200. If George gets $90 less, the amount of money Liam gets will increase by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
George |
Liam |
| Before |
1200 |
100% |
| Change |
- 90 |
+ 90 (+ 45%) |
| After |
|
145% |
If George gets $90 less, it means Liam will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Liam gets more in percent = 45%
45% → 90
1% → 90 ÷ 45 = 2
Amount that Liam has
= 100%
= 100 x 2
= $200
Amount that the boys share
= 200 + 1200
= $1400
Answer(s): $1400
