Michael had $129 and Neave had some money at first. After Michael spent $88 and Neave spent 25% of his money, they had a total of $386 left. How much money did Neave have at first?
| |
Michael |
Neave |
| Before |
$129 |
4 u |
| Change |
- $88 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$41 |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14 Amount that Michael had left
= 129 - 88
= $41
Total amount that Michael and Neave had left = 41 + 3 u
41 + 3 u = 386
3 u = 386 - 41
3 u = 345
1 u = 345 ÷ 3 = 115
Amount that Neave had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 115
= $460
Answer(s): $460
