Wesley had $225 and Cody had some money at first. After Wesley spent $83 and Cody spent 30% of his money, they had a total of $282 left. How much money did Cody have at first?
| |
Wesley |
Cody |
| Before |
$225 |
10 u |
| Change |
- $83 |
- 3 u |
| After |
$142 |
7 u |
30% =
30100 =
310 Amount that Wesley had left
= 225 - 83
= $142
Total amount that Wesley and Cody had left = 142 + 7 u
142 + 7 u = 282
7 u = 282 - 142
7 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 7 = 20
Amount that Cody had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 20
= $200
Answer(s): $200
