Ivan had $267 and Elijah had some money at first. After Ivan spent $25 and Elijah spent 20% of his money, they had a total of $294 left. How much money did Elijah have at first?
| |
Ivan |
Elijah |
| Before |
$267 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $25 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$242 |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15 Amount that Ivan had left
= 267 - 25
= $242
Total amount that Ivan and Elijah had left = 242 + 4 u
242 + 4 u = 294
4 u = 294 - 242
4 u = 52
1 u = 52 ÷ 4 = 13
Amount that Elijah had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 13
= $65
Answer(s): $65
