Michael and Sean share a sum of money. Michael receives $700. If Michael gets $105 less, the amount of money Sean gets will increase by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Michael |
Sean |
| Before |
700 |
100% |
| Change |
- 105 |
+ 105 (+ 35%) |
| After |
|
135% |
If Michael gets $105 less, it means Sean will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Sean gets more in percent = 35%
35% → 105
1% → 105 ÷ 35 = 3
Amount that Sean has
= 100%
= 100 x 3
= $300
Amount that the boys share
= 300 + 700
= $1000
Answer(s): $1000
