Paul had $215 and Rael had some money at first. After Paul spent $26 and Rael spent 45% of his money, they had a total of $266 left. How much money did Rael have at first?
| |
Paul |
Rael |
| Before |
$215 |
20 u |
| Change |
- $26 |
- 9 u |
| After |
$189 |
11 u |
45% =
45100 =
920 Amount that Paul had left
= 215 - 26
= $189
Total amount that Paul and Rael had left = 189 + 11 u
189 + 11 u = 266
11 u = 266 - 189
11 u = 77
1 u = 77 ÷ 11 = 7
Amount that Rael had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 7
= $140
Answer(s): $140
