Oscar had $143 and Flynn had some money at first. After Oscar spent $28 and Flynn spent 20% of his money, they had a total of $147 left. How much money did Flynn have at first?
| |
Oscar |
Flynn |
| Before |
$143 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $28 |
- 1 u |
| After |
$115 |
4 u |
20% =
20100 =
15 Amount that Oscar had left
= 143 - 28
= $115
Total amount that Oscar and Flynn had left = 115 + 4 u
115 + 4 u = 147
4 u = 147 - 115
4 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 4 = 8
Amount that Flynn had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 8
= $40
Answer(s): $40
