Xavier had $265 and Tom had some money at first. After Xavier spent $46 and Tom spent 25% of his money, they had a total of $267 left. How much money did Tom have at first?
| |
Xavier |
Tom |
| Before |
$265 |
4 u |
| Change |
- $46 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$219 |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14 Amount that Xavier had left
= 265 - 46
= $219
Total amount that Xavier and Tom had left = 219 + 3 u
219 + 3 u = 267
3 u = 267 - 219
3 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
Amount that Tom had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 16
= $64
Answer(s): $64
