Zane and Oscar share a sum of money. Zane receives $1000. If Zane gets $330 less, the amount of money Oscar gets will increase by 30%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Zane |
Oscar |
| Before |
1000 |
100% |
| Change |
- 330 |
+ 330 (+ 30%) |
| After |
|
130% |
If Zane gets $330 less, it means Oscar will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Oscar gets more in percent = 30%
30% → 330
1% → 330 ÷ 30 = 11
Amount that Oscar has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 1000
= $2100
Answer(s): $2100
