Shannon had a sum of money. She spent an equal amount of money daily. At the end of the sixth day, she was left with
710 of her money. At the end of the eighth day, she was left with $39. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 6 days
= 1 -
710 =
310 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
310 ÷ 6
=
310 x
16 =
120 Fraction of amount of money spent in 8 days
= 8 x 120
=
25 Fraction of amount left after 8 days
= 1 -
25=
353 u = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 3 = 13
Total amount that Shannon had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 13
= $65
Answer(s) $65
