Xandra had a sum of money. She spent an equal amount of money daily. At the end of the ninth day, she was left with
47 of her money. At the end of the eleventh day, she was left with $50. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 9 days
= 1 -
47 =
37 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
37 ÷ 9
=
37 x
19 =
121 Fraction of amount of money spent in 11 days
= 11 x 121
=
1121 Fraction of amount left after 11 days
= 1 -
1121=
102110 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 10 = 5
Total amount that Xandra had at first
= 21 u
= 21 x 5
= $105
Answer(s) $105