Valen had $162 and Ben had some money at first. After Valen spent $15 and Ben spent 55% of his money, they had a total of $228 left. How much money did Ben have at first?
| |
Valen |
Ben |
| Before |
$162 |
20 u |
| Change |
- $15 |
- 11 u |
| After |
$147 |
9 u |
55% =
55100 =
1120 Amount that Valen had left
= 162 - 15
= $147
Total amount that Valen and Ben had left = 147 + 9 u
147 + 9 u = 228
9 u = 228 - 147
9 u = 81
1 u = 81 ÷ 9 = 9
Amount that Ben had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 9
= $180
Answer(s): $180
