Xavier had $183 and Oliver had some money at first. After Xavier spent $37 and Oliver spent 20% of his money, they had a total of $326 left. How much money did Oliver have at first?
| |
Xavier |
Oliver |
| Before |
$183 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $37 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$146 |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15 Amount that Xavier had left
= 183 - 37
= $146
Total amount that Xavier and Oliver had left = 146 + 4 u
146 + 4 u = 326
4 u = 326 - 146
4 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 4 = 45
Amount that Oliver had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 45
= $225
Answer(s): $225
