Valen had $284 and Ian had some money at first. After Valen spent $26 and Ian spent 20% of his money, they had a total of $338 left. How much money did Ian have at first?
| |
Valen |
Ian |
| Before |
$284 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $26 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$258 |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15 Amount that Valen had left
= 284 - 26
= $258
Total amount that Valen and Ian had left = 258 + 4 u
258 + 4 u = 338
4 u = 338 - 258
4 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 4 = 20
Amount that Ian had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 20
= $100
Answer(s): $100
