Andy had $173 and Perry had some money at first. After Andy spent $66 and Perry spent 40% of his money, they had a total of $221 left. How much money did Perry have at first?
| |
Andy |
Perry |
| Before |
$173 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $66 |
- 2 u |
| After |
$107 |
3 u |
40% =
40100 =
25 Amount that Andy had left
= 173 - 66
= $107
Total amount that Andy and Perry had left = 107 + 3 u
107 + 3 u = 221
3 u = 221 - 107
3 u = 114
1 u = 114 ÷ 3 = 38
Amount that Perry had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 38
= $190
Answer(s): $190
