Zane had $143 and Archie had some money at first. After Zane spent $95 and Archie spent 60% of his money, they had a total of $184 left. How much money did Archie have at first?
| |
Zane |
Archie |
| Before |
$143 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $95 |
- 3 u |
| After |
$48 |
2 u |
60% =
60100 =
35 Amount that Zane had left
= 143 - 95
= $48
Total amount that Zane and Archie had left = 48 + 2 u
48 + 2 u = 184
2 u = 184 - 48
2 u = 136
1 u = 136 ÷ 2 = 68
Amount that Archie had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 68
= $340
Answer(s): $340
