Paul had $223 and Sean had some money at first. After Paul spent $94 and Sean spent 35% of his money, they had a total of $363 left. How much money did Sean have at first?
| |
Paul |
Sean |
| Before |
$223 |
20 u |
| Change |
- $94 |
- 7 u |
| After |
$129 |
13 u |
35% =
35100 =
720 Amount that Paul had left
= 223 - 94
= $129
Total amount that Paul and Sean had left = 129 + 13 u
129 + 13 u = 363
13 u = 363 - 129
13 u = 234
1 u = 234 ÷ 13 = 18
Amount that Sean had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 18
= $360
Answer(s): $360
