Simon and Japheth share a sum of money. Simon receives $1300. If Simon gets $420 more, the amount of money Japheth gets will decrease by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Simon |
Japheth |
| Before |
1300 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 420 |
420 (- 35%) |
| After |
|
65% |
If Simon gets $420 more, it means Japheth will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Japheth gets less in percent = 35%
35% → 420
1% → 420 ÷ 35 = 12
Amount that Japheth has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 1300
= $2500
Answer(s): $2500
