Wesley had $267 and Charlie had some money at first. After Wesley spent $23 and Charlie spent 20% of his money, they had a total of $396 left. How much money did Charlie have at first?
| |
Wesley |
Charlie |
| Before |
$267 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $23 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$244 |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15 Amount that Wesley had left
= 267 - 23
= $244
Total amount that Wesley and Charlie had left = 244 + 4 u
244 + 4 u = 396
4 u = 396 - 244
4 u = 152
1 u = 152 ÷ 4 = 38
Amount that Charlie had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 38
= $190
Answer(s): $190
