Carl and Howard share a sum of money. Carl receives $800. If Carl gets $270 less, the amount of money Howard gets will increase by 45%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Carl |
Howard |
| Before |
800 |
100% |
| Change |
- 270 |
+ 270 (+ 45%) |
| After |
|
145% |
If Carl gets $270 less, it means Howard will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Howard gets more in percent = 45%
45% → 270
1% → 270 ÷ 45 = 6
Amount that Howard has
= 100%
= 100 x 6
= $600
Amount that the boys share
= 600 + 800
= $1400
Answer(s): $1400
