Xylia had a sum of money. She spent an equal amount of money daily. At the end of the ninth day, she was left with
35 of her money. At the end of the thirteenth day, she was left with $380. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 9 days
= 1 -
35 =
25 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
25 ÷ 9
=
25 x
19 =
245 Fraction of amount of money spent in 13 days
= 13 x 245
=
2645 Fraction of amount left after 13 days
= 1 -
2645=
194519 u = 380
1 u = 380 ÷ 19 = 20
Total amount that Xylia had at first
= 45 u
= 45 x 20
= $900
Answer(s) $900