Samantha spent a total of $420 for daily expenses during her vacation in Mexico. She noted that if she spent $7 less per day, she could have stayed for another 5 days. How many days did she actually spend on her vacation?

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shubhamsrg · Answer

let x be spent per day and no. of days =d
given :  420 = xd   .....(1)
also (x-7)(d+5)=420 ....(2)
just solve both eqns.

anonymous · Answer

I worked out the answer to be 28 days but I'm not sure that it works with the second part of the question @shubhamsrg

shubhamsrg · Answer

28 is the money spent per day,,i.e. x
check again,,, d should be 15..

anonymous · Answer

OHHHH THANK YOU I GOT CONFUSED @shubhamsrg

shubhamsrg · Answer

nevermind,,glad to help ^_^