Howard and Paul share a sum of money. Howard receives $600. If Howard gets $240 more, the amount of money Paul gets will decrease by 30%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Howard |
Paul |
| Before |
600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 240 |
240 (- 30%) |
| After |
|
70% |
If Howard gets $240 more, it means Paul will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Paul gets less in percent = 30%
30% → 240
1% → 240 ÷ 30 = 8
Amount that Paul has
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= $800
Amount that the boys share
= 800 + 600
= $1400
Answer(s): $1400
