Asher had $241 and Glen had some money at first. After Asher spent $77 and Glen spent 60% of his money, they had a total of $192 left. How much money did Glen have at first?
| |
Asher |
Glen |
| Before |
$241 |
5 u |
| Change |
- $77 |
- 3 u |
| After |
$164 |
2 u |
60% =
60100 =
35 Amount that Asher had left
= 241 - 77
= $164
Total amount that Asher and Glen had left = 164 + 2 u
164 + 2 u = 192
2 u = 192 - 164
2 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 2 = 14
Amount that Glen had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 14
= $70
Answer(s): $70
