Bryan had $226 and Andy had some money at first. After Bryan spent $81 and Andy spent 60% of his money, they had a total of $163 left. How much money did Andy have at first?
| |
Bryan |
Andy |
| Before |
$226 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $81 |
- 3 u |
| After |
$145 |
2 u |
60% =
60100 =
35 Amount that Bryan had left
= 226 - 81
= $145
Total amount that Bryan and Andy had left = 145 + 2 u
145 + 2 u = 163
2 u = 163 - 145
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
Amount that Andy had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 9
= $45
Answer(s): $45
