Luis and Andy share a sum of money. Luis receives $1900. If Luis gets $220 more, the amount of money Andy gets will decrease by 55%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Luis |
Andy |
| Before |
1900 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 220 |
220 (- 55%) |
| After |
|
45% |
If Luis gets $220 more, it means Andy will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Andy gets less in percent = 55%
55% → 220
1% → 220 ÷ 55 = 4
Amount that Andy has
= 100%
= 100 x 4
= $400
Amount that the boys share
= 400 + 1900
= $2300
Answer(s): $2300
