Fiona had a sum of money. She spent an equal amount of money daily. At the end of the ninth day, she was left with
25 of her money. At the end of the thirteenth day, she was left with $40. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 9 days
= 1 -
25 =
35 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
35 ÷ 9
=
35 x
19 =
115 Fraction of amount of money spent in 13 days
= 13 x 115
=
1315 Fraction of amount left after 13 days
= 1 -
1315=
2152 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 2 = 20
Total amount that Fiona had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 20
= $300
Answer(s) $300