Carl and Fred share a sum of money. Carl receives $1600. If Carl gets $150 more, the amount of money Fred gets will decrease by 50%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Carl |
Fred |
| Before |
1600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 150 |
150 (- 50%) |
| After |
|
50% |
If Carl gets $150 more, it means Fred will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Fred gets less in percent = 50%
50% → 150
1% → 150 ÷ 50 = 3
Amount that Fred has
= 100%
= 100 x 3
= $300
Amount that the boys share
= 300 + 1600
= $1900
Answer(s): $1900
