Tammy had a sum of money. She spent an equal amount of money daily. At the end of the tenth day, she was left with
47 of her money. At the end of the fourteenth day, she was left with $20. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 10 days
= 1 -
47 =
37 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
37 ÷ 10
=
37 x
110 =
370 Fraction of amount of money spent in 14 days
= 14 x 370
=
35 Fraction of amount left after 14 days
= 1 -
35=
252 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Total amount that Tammy had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 10
= $50
Answer(s) $50