Seth and Jenson share a sum of money. Seth receives $1400. If Seth gets $720 less, the amount of money Jenson gets will increase by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Seth |
Jenson |
| Before |
1400 |
100% |
| Change |
- 720 |
+ 720 (+ 60%) |
| After |
|
160% |
If Seth gets $720 less, it means Jenson will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Jenson gets more in percent = 60%
60% → 720
1% → 720 ÷ 60 = 12
Amount that Jenson has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 1400
= $2600
Answer(s): $2600
