Zane and Caden share a sum of money. Zane receives $700. If Zane gets $315 less, the amount of money Caden gets will increase by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Zane |
Caden |
| Before |
700 |
100% |
| Change |
- 315 |
+ 315 (+ 35%) |
| After |
|
135% |
If Zane gets $315 less, it means Caden will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Caden gets more in percent = 35%
35% → 315
1% → 315 ÷ 35 = 9
Amount that Caden has
= 100%
= 100 x 9
= $900
Amount that the boys share
= 900 + 700
= $1600
Answer(s): $1600
