Howard had $165 and Tom had some money at first. After Howard spent $47 and Tom spent 60% of his money, they had a total of $208 left. How much money did Tom have at first?
| |
Howard |
Tom |
| Before |
$165 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $47 |
- 3 u |
| After |
$118 |
2 u |
60% =
60100 =
35 Amount that Howard had left
= 165 - 47
= $118
Total amount that Howard and Tom had left = 118 + 2 u
118 + 2 u = 208
2 u = 208 - 118
2 u = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 2 = 45
Amount that Tom had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 45
= $225
Answer(s): $225
