Vincent had $238 and Vaidev had some money at first. After Vincent spent $73 and Vaidev spent 45% of his money, they had a total of $319 left. How much money did Vaidev have at first?
| |
Vincent |
Vaidev |
| Before |
$238 |
20 u |
| Change |
- $73 |
- 9 u |
| After |
$165 |
11 u |
45% =
45100 =
920 Amount that Vincent had left
= 238 - 73
= $165
Total amount that Vincent and Vaidev had left = 165 + 11 u
165 + 11 u = 319
11 u = 319 - 165
11 u = 154
1 u = 154 ÷ 11 = 14
Amount that Vaidev had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 14
= $280
Answer(s): $280
