SOLUTION: A student saved $1,200 for a trip to Europe. By cutting $20 from her daily expenses she was able to stay three extra days. How long had she originally planned to be gone?

SOLUTION: A student saved $1,200 for a trip to Europe. By cutting $20 from her daily expenses she was able to stay three extra days. How long had she originally planned to be gone?

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Question 979999: A student saved $1,200 for a trip to Europe. By cutting $20 from her daily expenses she was able to stay three extra days. How long had she originally planned to be gone?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assuming the $1200 didn't include transportation to Europe
1200=e*d,
1200=(e-20)*(d+3)
e = 100, d = 12
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