By: munkeedluv

munkeedluv — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

The student in 2002 originally had 4,500 pesos. (500 x 9)
The student in 2006 originally had 5,500 pesos. (500 x 11)

The hotel cost 1,000 pesos in 2002 (200 x 5).
The hotel cost 1,100 pesos in 2006 (220 x 5).

The 2002 student had 3,500 pesos left (4,500 - 1,000)
The 2006 student had 4,400 pesos left (5,500 - 1,100)

By: bskelkar

bskelkar — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

In 2002.
$500 = MXN 9(500)= 4,500. [ i suppose $1 = MXN 9, MXN/USD =9 means MXN 1 = 9 USD}
For room 200(5) = 1000 spent. means 3500 remain.

In 2006
$500 = MXN11(500) =5,500.
For room 220(5) = 1100spent so 4400 remain.
Now I am sure you can answer the question yourself.