Seth had $245 and Ryan had some money at first. After Seth spent $27 and Ryan spent 40% of his money, they had a total of $380 left. How much money did Ryan have at first?
| |
Seth |
Ryan |
| Before |
$245 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $27 |
- 2 u |
| After |
$218 |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25 Amount that Seth had left
= 245 - 27
= $218
Total amount that Seth and Ryan had left = 218 + 3 u
218 + 3 u = 380
3 u = 380 - 218
3 u = 162
1 u = 162 ÷ 3 = 54
Amount that Ryan had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 54
= $270
Answer(s): $270
