Will and Simon had $179 at first. Will spent $75 while Simon spent $21 less than him. The amount Simon had left was
23 of the amount Will had left. How much did Will have at first?
| |
Will |
Simon |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 75 |
3 u + 54 |
179 |
| Change |
- 75 |
- 54 |
|
| After |
2 u |
3 u |
|
Amount that Simon had spent
= 75 - 21
= $54
Total amount that Will and Simon had at first
= 2 u + 75 + 3 u + 54
= 5 u + 129
5 u + 129 = 179
5 u = 179 - 129
5 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 5 = 10
Amount that Will had at first
= 3 u + 75
= 3 x 10 + 75
= 30 + 75
= $105
Answer(s): $105
