Sabrina had a sum of money. She spent an equal amount of money daily. At the end of the seventh day, she was left with
35 of her money. At the end of the ninth day, she was left with $204. How much money did she have at first?
Fraction of amount of money spent in 7 days
= 1 -
35 =
25 Fraction of amount of money spent in 1 day
=
25 ÷ 7
=
25 x
17 =
235 Fraction of amount of money spent in 9 days
= 9 x 235
=
1835 Fraction of amount left after 9 days
= 1 -
1835=
173517 u = 204
1 u = 204 ÷ 17 = 12
Total amount that Sabrina had at first
= 35 u
= 35 x 12
= $420
Answer(s) $420
