Elijah had $163 and Bobby had some money at first. After Elijah spent $60 and Bobby spent 60% of his money, they had a total of $113 left. How much money did Bobby have at first?
| |
Elijah |
Bobby |
| Before |
$163 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $60 |
- 3 u |
| After |
$103 |
2 u |
60% =
60100 =
35 Amount that Elijah had left
= 163 - 60
= $103
Total amount that Elijah and Bobby had left = 103 + 2 u
103 + 2 u = 113
2 u = 113 - 103
2 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 2 = 5
Amount that Bobby had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 5
= $25
Answer(s): $25
