Harry and Will share a sum of money. Harry receives $1200. If Harry gets $660 more, the amount of money Will gets will decrease by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Harry |
Will |
| Before |
1200 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 660 |
660 (- 60%) |
| After |
|
40% |
If Harry gets $660 more, it means Will will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Will gets less in percent = 60%
60% → 660
1% → 660 ÷ 60 = 11
Amount that Will has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 1200
= $2300
Answer(s): $2300
