John had $139 and Carl had some money at first. After John spent $63 and Carl spent 25% of his money, they had a total of $139 left. How much money did Carl have at first?
| |
John |
Carl |
| Before |
$139 |
4 u |
| Change |
- $63 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$76 |
3 u |
25% =
25100 =
14 Amount that John had left
= 139 - 63
= $76
Total amount that John and Carl had left = 76 + 3 u
76 + 3 u = 139
3 u = 139 - 76
3 u = 63
1 u = 63 ÷ 3 = 21
Amount that Carl had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 21
= $84
Answer(s): $84
