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
710 of her money. At the end of the twelfth day, she was left with $39. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 9 days
= 1 -
710 =
310 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
310 ÷ 9
=
310 x
19 =
130 Fraction of amount of money spent in 12 days
= 12 x 130
=
25 Fraction of amount left after 12 days
= 1 -
25=
353 u = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 3 = 13
Total amount that Xylia had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 13
= $65
Answer(s) $65