Ryan and Pierre share a sum of money. Ryan receives $1900. If Ryan gets $600 more, the amount of money Pierre gets will decrease by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ryan |
Pierre |
| Before |
1900 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 600 |
600 (- 50%) |
| After |
|
50% |
If Ryan gets $600 more, it means Pierre will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Pierre gets less in percent = 50%
50% → 600
1% → 600 ÷ 50 = 12
Amount that Pierre has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 1900
= $3100
Answer(s): $3100
