Pierre had $191 and Warren had some money at first. After Pierre spent $60 and Warren spent 20% of his money, they had a total of $283 left. How much money did Warren have at first?
| |
Pierre |
Warren |
| Before |
$191 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $60 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$131 |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15 Amount that Pierre had left
= 191 - 60
= $131
Total amount that Pierre and Warren had left = 131 + 4 u
131 + 4 u = 283
4 u = 283 - 131
4 u = 152
1 u = 152 ÷ 4 = 38
Amount that Warren had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 38
= $190
Answer(s): $190
