Jenson had $131 and Rael had some money at first. After Jenson spent $70 and Rael spent 25% of his money, they had a total of $115 left. How much money did Rael have at first?
| |
Jenson |
Rael |
| Before |
$131 |
4 u |
| Change |
- $70 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$61 |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14 Amount that Jenson had left
= 131 - 70
= $61
Total amount that Jenson and Rael had left = 61 + 3 u
61 + 3 u = 115
3 u = 115 - 61
3 u = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 3 = 18
Amount that Rael had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 18
= $72
Answer(s): $72
