Caden had $218 and Oscar had some money at first. After Caden spent $61 and Oscar spent 25% of his money, they had a total of $292 left. How much money did Oscar have at first?
| |
Caden |
Oscar |
| Before |
$218 |
4 u |
| Change |
- $61 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$157 |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14 Amount that Caden had left
= 218 - 61
= $157
Total amount that Caden and Oscar had left = 157 + 3 u
157 + 3 u = 292
3 u = 292 - 157
3 u = 135
1 u = 135 ÷ 3 = 45
Amount that Oscar had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 45
= $180
Answer(s): $180
