Henry had $146 and Seth had some money at first. After Henry spent $60 and Seth spent 25% of his money, they had a total of $266 left. How much money did Seth have at first?
| |
Henry |
Seth |
| Before |
$146 |
4 u |
| Change |
- $60 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$86 |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14 Amount that Henry had left
= 146 - 60
= $86
Total amount that Henry and Seth had left = 86 + 3 u
86 + 3 u = 266
3 u = 266 - 86
3 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 3 = 60
Amount that Seth had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 60
= $240
Answer(s): $240
