Japheth had $244 and Flynn had some money at first. After Japheth spent $84 and Flynn spent 60% of his money, they had a total of $258 left. How much money did Flynn have at first?
| |
Japheth |
Flynn |
| Before |
$244 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $84 |
- 3 u |
| After |
$160 |
2 u |
60% =
60100 =
35 Amount that Japheth had left
= 244 - 84
= $160
Total amount that Japheth and Flynn had left = 160 + 2 u
160 + 2 u = 258
2 u = 258 - 160
2 u = 98
1 u = 98 ÷ 2 = 49
Amount that Flynn had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 49
= $245
Answer(s): $245
