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To find: With how much money she begin the vacation.
Answer to Problem 9STP
Elaine begins her trip with $680.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Elaine had some money saved for a week- long vacation. The first days of the vacation she spent $125 on food and a hotel. On the second day, she was given $80 from her sister for expenses. Elaine then had $635 left for the rest of the vacation.
Calculation:
Let Elaine begin with
Since, on the first days she spent $125. Therefore money left after first days will be
On the second days her sister gave her $80. Therefore, amount on the second day will be
Also, after second day she is left with $635. Therefore,
Hence,
Elaine begins her trip with $680.
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