Ben and Andy share a sum of money. Ben receives $1600. If Ben gets $650 more, the amount of money Andy gets will decrease by 65%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Ben |
Andy |
| Before |
1600 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 650 |
650 (- 65%) |
| After |
|
35% |
If Ben gets $650 more, it means Andy will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Andy gets less in percent = 65%
65% → 650
1% → 650 ÷ 65 = 10
Amount that Andy has
= 100%
= 100 x 10
= $1000
Amount that the boys share
= 1000 + 1600
= $2600
Answer(s): $2600
