Risa had a sum of money. She spent an equal amount of money daily. At the end of the ninth day, she was left with
37 of her money. At the end of the eleventh day, she was left with $304. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 9 days
= 1 -
37 =
47 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
47 ÷ 9
=
47 x
19 =
463 Fraction of amount of money spent in 11 days
= 11 x 463
=
4463 Fraction of amount left after 11 days
= 1 -
4463=
196319 u = 304
1 u = 304 ÷ 19 = 16
Total amount that Risa had at first
= 63 u
= 63 x 16
= $1008
Answer(s) $1008