Billy had $204 and Andy had some money at first. After Billy spent $12 and Andy spent 60% of his money, they had a total of $262 left. How much money did Andy have at first?
| |
Billy |
Andy |
| Before |
$204 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $12 |
- 3 u |
| After |
$192 |
2 u |
60% =
60100 =
35 Amount that Billy had left
= 204 - 12
= $192
Total amount that Billy and Andy had left = 192 + 2 u
192 + 2 u = 262
2 u = 262 - 192
2 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 2 = 35
Amount that Andy had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 35
= $175
Answer(s): $175
