Question

At the start of a mission, international spy James withdrew $5,000 in Cairo. In Istanbul, he withdrew half of the remaining money. She had $7,500 left. What amount did she have at the start of the mission? Find the initial amount

Answer 1

Answer:

Initial Amount at the start of the mission$=\ 20000$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let initial amount$=x$

In Cario James withdrew $\ 5000$.

Remaining Amount$=x-5000$

In Instanbul he with drew half of the remaining amount so half of the remaining amount will be left.

$\frac{1}{2}\times(x-5000)=7500\\\\x-5000=15000\\\\x=20000$