Neave and Mark share a sum of money. Neave receives $1200. If Neave gets $70 less, the amount of money Mark gets will increase by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Neave |
Mark |
| Before |
1200 |
100% |
| Change |
- 70 |
+ 70 (+ 35%) |
| After |
|
135% |
If Neave gets $70 less, it means Mark will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Mark gets more in percent = 35%
35% → 70
1% → 70 ÷ 35 = 2
Amount that Mark has
= 100%
= 100 x 2
= $200
Amount that the boys share
= 200 + 1200
= $1400
Answer(s): $1400
