Ivan and Will share a sum of money. Ivan receives $400. If Ivan gets $350 more, the amount of money Will gets will decrease by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ivan |
Will |
| Before |
400 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 350 |
350 (- 50%) |
| After |
|
50% |
If Ivan gets $350 more, it means Will will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Will gets less in percent = 50%
50% → 350
1% → 350 ÷ 50 = 7
Amount that Will has
= 100%
= 100 x 7
= $700
Amount that the boys share
= 700 + 400
= $1100
Answer(s): $1100
