Perry had $144 more than Ethan. Every day, Perry and Ethan would spend an equal amount of money. After 5 days, Perry was left with 4 times as much money as Ethan. Given that Perry had $232 at first, how much did each of them spend every day?
| |
Ethan |
Perry |
Difference |
| Before |
|
$232 |
$144 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
3 u |
Since both Perry and Ethan spent an equal amount of money every day, the difference in their amounts remains the same.
Difference in their amounts
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 144
1 u = 144 ÷ 3 = 48
Amount that Perry had in the end
= 4 u
= 4 x 48
= $192
Amount that Perry had spent
= 232 - 192
= $40
Amount that each of them spent every day
= 40 ÷ 5
= $8
Answer(s): $8
