Perry had $118 and Ethan had some money at first. After Perry spent $37 and Ethan spent 25% of his money, they had a total of $270 left. How much money did Ethan have at first?
| |
Perry |
Ethan |
| Before |
$118 |
4 u |
| Change |
- $37 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$81 |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14 Amount that Perry had left
= 118 - 37
= $81
Total amount that Perry and Ethan had left = 81 + 3 u
81 + 3 u = 270
3 u = 270 - 81
3 u = 189
1 u = 189 ÷ 3 = 63
Amount that Ethan had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 63
= $252
Answer(s): $252
