Albert had $152 and Jack had some money at first. After Albert spent $25 and Jack spent 65% of his money, they had a total of $351 left. How much money did Jack have at first?
| |
Albert |
Jack |
| Before |
$152 |
20 u |
| Change |
- $25 |
- 13 u |
| After |
$127 |
7 u |
65% =
65100 =
1320 Amount that Albert had left
= 152 - 25
= $127
Total amount that Albert and Jack had left = 127 + 7 u
127 + 7 u = 351
7 u = 351 - 127
7 u = 224
1 u = 224 ÷ 7 = 32
Amount that Jack had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 32
= $640
Answer(s): $640
