Vaidev had $275 and Jack had some money at first. After Vaidev spent $91 and Jack spent 20% of his money, they had a total of $276 left. How much money did Jack have at first?
| |
Vaidev |
Jack |
| Before |
$275 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $91 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$184 |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15 Amount that Vaidev had left
= 275 - 91
= $184
Total amount that Vaidev and Jack had left = 184 + 4 u
184 + 4 u = 276
4 u = 276 - 184
4 u = 92
1 u = 92 ÷ 4 = 23
Amount that Jack had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 23
= $115
Answer(s): $115
