Riordan had $125 and Perry had some money at first. After Riordan spent $25 and Perry spent 60% of his money, they had a total of $300 left. How much money did Perry have at first?
| |
Riordan |
Perry |
| Before |
$125 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $25 |
- 3 u |
| After |
$100 |
2 u |
60% =
60100 =
35 Amount that Riordan had left
= 125 - 25
= $100
Total amount that Riordan and Perry had left = 100 + 2 u
100 + 2 u = 300
2 u = 300 - 100
2 u = 200
1 u = 200 ÷ 2 = 100
Amount that Perry had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 100
= $500
Answer(s): $500
