Charlie and Sam share a sum of money. Charlie receives $1100. If Charlie gets $180 less, the amount of money Sam gets will increase by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Charlie |
Sam |
| Before |
1100 |
100% |
| Change |
- 180 |
+ 180 (+ 60%) |
| After |
|
160% |
If Charlie gets $180 less, it means Sam will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Sam gets more in percent = 60%
60% → 180
1% → 180 ÷ 60 = 3
Amount that Sam has
= 100%
= 100 x 3
= $300
Amount that the boys share
= 300 + 1100
= $1400
Answer(s): $1400
