Peter had $156 and Henry had some money at first. After Peter spent $20 and Henry spent 25% of his money, they had a total of $253 left. How much money did Henry have at first?
| |
Peter |
Henry |
| Before |
$156 |
4 u |
| Change |
- $20 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$136 |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14 Amount that Peter had left
= 156 - 20
= $136
Total amount that Peter and Henry had left = 136 + 3 u
136 + 3 u = 253
3 u = 253 - 136
3 u = 117
1 u = 117 ÷ 3 = 39
Amount that Henry had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 39
= $156
Answer(s): $156
