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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

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Answer:

Initial Amount at the start of the mission[tex]=\$20000[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Let initial amount[tex]=x[/tex]

In Cario James withdrew [tex]\$5000[/tex].

Remaining Amount[tex]=x-5000[/tex]

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

[tex]\frac{1}{2}\times(x-5000)=7500\\\\x-5000=15000\\\\x=20000[/tex]