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

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

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.

`(1)/(2)*(x-5000)=7500\\\\x-5000=15000\\\\x=20000`