Vaidev and Carl share a sum of money. Vaidev receives $1000. If Vaidev gets $385 more, the amount of money Carl gets will decrease by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Vaidev |
Carl |
| Before |
1000 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 385 |
385 (- 55%) |
| After |
|
45% |
If Vaidev gets $385 more, it means Carl will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Carl gets less in percent = 55%
55% → 385
1% → 385 ÷ 55 = 7
Amount that Carl has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 1000
= $1700
Answer(s): $1700
