Rael and Brandon share a sum of money. Rael receives $1500. If Rael gets $720 more, the amount of money Brandon gets will decrease by 60%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Rael |
Brandon |
| Before |
1500 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 720 |
720 (- 60%) |
| After |
|
40% |
If Rael gets $720 more, it means Brandon will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Brandon gets less in percent = 60%
60% → 720
1% → 720 ÷ 60 = 12
Amount that Brandon has
= 100%
= 100 x 12
= $1200
Amount that the boys share
= 1200 + 1500
= $2700
Answer(s): $2700
