George and Andy share a sum of money. George receives $1900. If George gets $400 more, the amount of money Andy gets will decrease by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
George |
Andy |
| Before |
1900 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 400 |
400 (- 50%) |
| After |
|
50% |
If George gets $400 more, it means Andy will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Andy gets less in percent = 50%
50% → 400
1% → 400 ÷ 50 = 8
Amount that Andy has
= 100%
= 100 x 8
= $800
Amount that the boys share
= 800 + 1900
= $2700
Answer(s): $2700
