Paul had $197 and Warren had some money at first. After Paul spent $84 and Warren spent 35% of his money, they had a total of $217 left. How much money did Warren have at first?
| |
Paul |
Warren |
| Before |
$197 |
20 u |
| Change |
- $84 |
- 7 u |
| After |
$113 |
13 u |
35% =
35100 =
720 Amount that Paul had left
= 197 - 84
= $113
Total amount that Paul and Warren had left = 113 + 13 u
113 + 13 u = 217
13 u = 217 - 113
13 u = 104
1 u = 104 ÷ 13 = 8
Amount that Warren had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 8
= $160
Answer(s): $160
