Glen had $135 more than Nick. Every day, Glen and Nick would spend an equal amount of money. After 10 days, Glen was left with 4 times as much money as Nick. Given that Glen had $250 at first, how much did each of them spend every day?
| |
Nick |
Glen |
Difference |
| Before |
|
$250 |
$135 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
3 u |
Since both Glen and Nick 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 = 135
1 u = 135 ÷ 3 = 45
Amount that Glen had in the end
= 4 u
= 4 x 45
= $180
Amount that Glen had spent
= 250 - 180
= $70
Amount that each of them spent every day
= 70 ÷ 10
= $7
Answer(s): $7
