Cole had $159 and Vincent had some money at first. After Cole spent $31 and Vincent spent 65% of his money, they had a total of $303 left. How much money did Vincent have at first?
| |
Cole |
Vincent |
| Before |
$159 |
20 u |
| Change |
- $31 |
- 13 u |
| After |
$128 |
7 u |
65% =
65100 =
1320 Amount that Cole had left
= 159 - 31
= $128
Total amount that Cole and Vincent had left = 128 + 7 u
128 + 7 u = 303
7 u = 303 - 128
7 u = 175
1 u = 175 ÷ 7 = 25
Amount that Vincent had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 25
= $500
Answer(s): $500
