Question

Angie and Irene had the same amount of money at first.At a shopping mall, Angie spent $2595 while Irene spent $297.Irene then had thrice as much money as Angie. How much money did Irene have at first?

Answer 1

Answer:

Irene had $3744 at first.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Angie and Irene had the money initially = $a

At a shopping mall Angie spent money = $2595

Money left with Angie = $(a - 2595)

Similarly, Irene spent the money = $297

Money left with Irene = $(a - 297)

Money left with Irene was thrice as much as Angie,

(a - 297) = 3(a - 2595)

a - 297 = 3a - 7785

3a - a = 7785 - 297

2a = 7488

a = $\frac{7488}{2}$

a = $3744

Therefore, Irene had $3744 at first.