Lucy had a sum of money. She spent an equal amount of money daily. At the end of the eighth day, she was left with
37 of her money. At the end of the tenth day, she was left with $32. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 8 days
= 1 -
37 =
47 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
47 ÷ 8
=
47 x
18 =
114 Fraction of amount of money spent in 10 days
= 10 x 114
=
57 Fraction of amount left after 10 days
= 1 -
57=
272 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 2 = 16
Total amount that Lucy had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 16
= $112
Answer(s) $112