Owen and Fabian share a sum of money. Owen receives $500. If Owen gets $385 more, the amount of money Fabian gets will decrease by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Owen |
Fabian |
| Before |
500 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 385 |
385 (- 35%) |
| After |
|
65% |
If Owen gets $385 more, it means Fabian will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Fabian gets less in percent = 35%
35% → 385
1% → 385 ÷ 35 = 11
Amount that Fabian has
= 100%
= 100 x 11
= $1100
Amount that the boys share
= 1100 + 500
= $1600
Answer(s): $1600
