Joelle had a sum of money. She spent an equal amount of money daily. At the end of the tenth day, she was left with
35 of her money. At the end of the thirteenth day, she was left with $60. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 10 days
= 1 -
35 =
25 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
25 ÷ 10
=
25 x
110 =
125 Fraction of amount of money spent in 13 days
= 13 x 125
=
1325 Fraction of amount left after 13 days
= 1 -
1325=
122512 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 12 = 5
Total amount that Joelle had at first
= 25 u
= 25 x 5
= $125
Answer(s) $125
