Question

Peter spent half the money on his gift card and coffee and he loaded another $10 on the gift card how much was on the gift card to begin with if he has spent $40 on the card

Answer 1

Answer:

$80 was on the gift card to begin with

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the initial money be x

Peter spent (1/2)*x

Peter added 10

Before adding more money on the gift card Peter had x -(1/2)x left on the gift card which is (1/2)x

After loading more money Peter had (1/2)x + 10

(1/2)x = 40 (money spent by Peter)

x/2 = 40

x = 80