Tom and Perry share a sum of money. Tom receives $1000. If Tom gets $480 more, the amount of money Perry gets will decrease by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Tom |
Perry |
| Before |
1000 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 480 |
480 (- 60%) |
| After |
|
40% |
If Tom gets $480 more, it means Perry will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Perry gets less in percent = 60%
60% → 480
1% → 480 ÷ 60 = 8
Amount that Perry has
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= $800
Amount that the boys share
= 800 + 1000
= $1800
Answer(s): $1800
