Lucy had a sum of money. She spent an equal amount of money daily. At the end of the seventh day, she was left with
47 of her money. At the end of the tenth day, she was left with $190. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 7 days
= 1 -
47 =
37 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
37 ÷ 7
=
37 x
17 =
349 Fraction of amount of money spent in 10 days
= 10 x 349
=
3049 Fraction of amount left after 10 days
= 1 -
3049=
194919 u = 190
1 u = 190 ÷ 19 = 10
Total amount that Lucy had at first
= 49 u
= 49 x 10
= $490
Answer(s) $490