Tommy had $205 and Cole had some money at first. After Tommy spent $47 and Cole spent 25% of his money, they had a total of $209 left. How much money did Cole have at first?
| |
Tommy |
Cole |
| Before |
$205 |
4 u |
| Change |
- $47 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$158 |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14 Amount that Tommy had left
= 205 - 47
= $158
Total amount that Tommy and Cole had left = 158 + 3 u
158 + 3 u = 209
3 u = 209 - 158
3 u = 51
1 u = 51 ÷ 3 = 17
Amount that Cole had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 17
= $68
Answer(s): $68
