Perry and Flynn had $184 at first. Perry spent $44 while Flynn spent $29 less than him. The amount Flynn had left was
23 of the amount Perry had left. How much did Perry have at first?
| |
Perry |
Flynn |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 44 |
3 u + 15 |
184 |
| Change |
- 44 |
- 15 |
|
| After |
2 u |
3 u |
|
Amount that Flynn had spent
= 44 - 29
= $15
Total amount that Perry and Flynn had at first
= 2 u + 44 + 3 u + 15
= 5 u + 59
5 u + 59 = 184
5 u = 184 - 59
5 u = 125
1 u = 125 ÷ 5 = 25
Amount that Perry had at first
= 3 u + 44
= 3 x 25 + 44
= 75 + 44
= $119
Answer(s): $119
