Neave had $39 more than Wesley. Every day, Neave and Wesley would spend an equal amount of money. After 10 days, Neave was left with 2 times as much money as Wesley. Given that Neave had $158 at first, how much did each of them spend every day?
| |
Wesley |
Neave |
Difference |
| Before |
|
$158 |
$39 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Since both Neave and Wesley spent an equal amount of money every day, the difference in their amounts remains the same.
Difference in their amounts
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 1 = 39
Amount that Neave had in the end
= 2 u
= 2 x 39
= $78
Amount that Neave had spent
= 158 - 78
= $80
Amount that each of them spent every day
= 80 ÷ 10
= $8
Answer(s): $8
