Owen and Asher share a sum of money. Owen receives $2000. If Owen gets $220 less, the amount of money Asher gets will increase by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Owen |
Asher |
| Before |
2000 |
100% |
| Change |
- 220 |
+ 220 (+ 55%) |
| After |
|
155% |
If Owen gets $220 less, it means Asher will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Asher gets more in percent = 55%
55% → 220
1% → 220 ÷ 55 = 4
Amount that Asher has
= 100%
= 100 x 4
= $400
Amount that the boys share
= 400 + 2000
= $2400
Answer(s): $2400
