Asked by Anonymous

Jake had $40 more than Vick at first. Jake gave 70% to Vick. Jake now had 20% as much as Vick. How much money did Jake have at first?
Answered by Anonymous
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Jake had $40 more than Vick at first. Jake gave $70 to Vick. Jake now had 20% as much as Vick. How much money did Jake have at first?
Answered by Anonymous
It’s actually

Jake had $40 more than Vick at first. Jake gave $70 to Vick. Jake now had 20% as much as Vick. How much money did Jake have at first?



Answered by mathhelper
They are all the same, anyway....

initially:
Vick --- x
Jake --- x+40

after the gifting:
Vick --- x+70
Jake --- x+40 - 70 = x - 30

x-30 = .2(x+70)

solve for x, then sub into x+40
Answered by Anonymous
Is the answer 55?
Answered by Anonymous
Wait I know the answer. It is 95
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