Asher and Japheth share a sum of money. Asher receives $1200. If Asher gets $480 less, the amount of money Japheth gets will increase by 40%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Asher |
Japheth |
| Before |
1200 |
100% |
| Change |
- 480 |
+ 480 (+ 40%) |
| After |
|
140% |
If Asher gets $480 less, it means Japheth will receive more money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Japheth gets more in percent = 40%
40% → 480
1% → 480 ÷ 40 = 12
Amount that Japheth has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 1200
= $2400
Answer(s): $2400
