Seth had $255 and Caden had some money at first. After Seth spent $77 and Caden spent 65% of his money, they had a total of $262 left. How much money did Caden have at first?
| |
Seth |
Caden |
| Before |
$255 |
20 u |
| Change |
- $77 |
- 13 u |
| After |
$178 |
7 u |
65% =
65100 =
1320 Amount that Seth had left
= 255 - 77
= $178
Total amount that Seth and Caden had left = 178 + 7 u
178 + 7 u = 262
7 u = 262 - 178
7 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 7 = 12
Amount that Caden had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 12
= $240
Answer(s): $240
