Seth had $105 and Jack had some money at first. After Seth spent $48 and Jack spent 30% of his money, they had a total of $246 left. How much money did Jack have at first?
| |
Seth |
Jack |
| Before |
$105 |
10 u |
| Change |
- $48 |
- 3 u |
| After |
$57 |
7 u |
30% =
30100 =
310 Amount that Seth had left
= 105 - 48
= $57
Total amount that Seth and Jack had left = 57 + 7 u
57 + 7 u = 246
7 u = 246 - 57
7 u = 189
1 u = 189 ÷ 7 = 27
Amount that Jack had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 27
= $270
Answer(s): $270
