Jean had a sum of money. She spent an equal amount of money daily. At the end of the seventh day, she was left with
310 of her money. At the end of the ninth day, she was left with $14. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 7 days
= 1 -
310 =
710 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
710 ÷ 7
=
710 x
17 =
110 Fraction of amount of money spent in 9 days
= 9 x 110
=
910 Fraction of amount left after 9 days
= 1 -
910=
1101 u = 14
Total amount that Jean had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 14
= $140
Answer(s) $140
