Simon had $158 and Perry had some money at first. After Simon spent $84 and Perry spent 60% of his money, they had a total of $182 left. How much money did Perry have at first?
| |
Simon |
Perry |
| Before |
$158 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $84 |
- 3 u |
| After |
$74 |
2 u |
60% =
60100 =
35 Amount that Simon had left
= 158 - 84
= $74
Total amount that Simon and Perry had left = 74 + 2 u
74 + 2 u = 182
2 u = 182 - 74
2 u = 108
1 u = 108 ÷ 2 = 54
Amount that Perry had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 54
= $270
Answer(s): $270
