Simon had $139 and Jack had some money at first. After Simon spent $96 and Jack spent 20% of his money, they had a total of $351 left. How much money did Jack have at first?
|
Simon |
Jack |
Before |
$139 |
5 u |
Change |
- $96 |
- 1 u |
After |
$43 |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15 Amount that Simon had left
= 139 - 96
= $43
Total amount that Simon and Jack had left = 43 + 4 u
43 + 4 u = 351
4 u = 351 - 43
4 u = 308
1 u = 308 ÷ 4 = 77
Amount that Jack had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 77
= $385
Answer(s): $385