Will had $137 and Carl had some money at first. After Will spent $54 and Carl spent 60% of his money, they had a total of $185 left. How much money did Carl have at first?
| |
Will |
Carl |
| Before |
$137 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $54 |
- 3 u |
| After |
$83 |
2 u |
60% =
60100 =
35 Amount that Will had left
= 137 - 54
= $83
Total amount that Will and Carl had left = 83 + 2 u
83 + 2 u = 185
2 u = 185 - 83
2 u = 102
1 u = 102 ÷ 2 = 51
Amount that Carl had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 51
= $255
Answer(s): $255
