Eric had $251 and Sean had some money at first. After Eric spent $26 and Sean spent 60% of his money, they had a total of $243 left. How much money did Sean have at first?
| |
Eric |
Sean |
| Before |
$251 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $26 |
- 3 u |
| After |
$225 |
2 u |
60% =
60100 =
35 Amount that Eric had left
= 251 - 26
= $225
Total amount that Eric and Sean had left = 225 + 2 u
225 + 2 u = 243
2 u = 243 - 225
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
Amount that Sean had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 9
= $45
Answer(s): $45
