Question

Brian is spending money at the average rate of $3 day. After 14 days he has $68 left. The amount left depends on the number of the days that have passed. How much money did brian start with

Answer 1

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Answer:

$110

Explanation:

At an average rate of $3 per day, in 14 days Brian will have spent ...

($3/day)(14 days) = $42

If he has $68 left, then he must have started with ...

$68 +42 = $110