Japheth and Julian share a sum of money. Japheth receives $400. If Japheth gets $315 more, the amount of money Julian gets will decrease by 35%. Find the sum of money that the boys share.
| |
Japheth |
Julian |
| Before |
400 |
100% |
| Change |
+ 315 |
315 (- 35%) |
| After |
|
65% |
If Japheth gets $315 more, it means Julian will receive less money as they share a sum of money.
Amount that Julian gets less in percent = 35%
35% → 315
1% → 315 ÷ 35 = 9
Amount that Julian has
= 100%
= 100 x 9
= $900
Amount that the boys share
= 900 + 400
= $1300
Answer(s): $1300
