Neave and Luke share a sum of money. Neave receives $1300. If Neave gets $80 more, the amount of money Luke gets will decrease by 20%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Neave |
Luke |
| Before |
1300 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 80 |
80 (- 20%) |
| After |
|
80% |
If Neave gets $80 more, it means Luke will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Luke gets less in percent = 20%
20% → 80
1% → 80 ÷ 20 = 4
Amount that Luke has
= 100%
= 100 x 4
= $400
Amount that the boys share
= 400 + 1300
= $1700
Answer(s): $1700
