Min had a sum of money. She spent an equal amount of money daily. At the end of the seventh day, she was left with
35 of her money. At the end of the tenth day, she was left with $24. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 7 days
= 1 -
35 =
25 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
25 ÷ 7
=
25 x
17 =
235 Fraction of amount of money spent in 10 days
= 10 x 235
=
47 Fraction of amount left after 10 days
= 1 -
47=
373 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Total amount that Min had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 8
= $56
Answer(s) $56