Ahmad had $278 and Will had some money at first. After Ahmad spent $79 and Will spent 35% of his money, they had a total of $381 left. How much money did Will have at first?
| |
Ahmad |
Will |
| Before |
$278 |
20 u |
| Change |
- $79 |
- 7 u |
| After |
$199 |
13 u |
35% =
35100 =
720 Amount that Ahmad had left
= 278 - 79
= $199
Total amount that Ahmad and Will had left = 199 + 13 u
199 + 13 u = 381
13 u = 381 - 199
13 u = 182
1 u = 182 ÷ 13 = 14
Amount that Will had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 14
= $280
Answer(s): $280
