Caden had $99 more than Glen. Every day, Caden and Glen would spend an equal amount of money. After 6 days, Caden was left with 4 times as much money as Glen. Given that Caden had $156 at first, how much did each of them spend every day?
| |
Glen |
Caden |
Difference |
| Before |
|
$156 |
$99 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
3 u |
Since both Caden and Glen 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 = 99
1 u = 99 ÷ 3 = 33
Amount that Caden had in the end
= 4 u
= 4 x 33
= $132
Amount that Caden had spent
= 156 - 132
= $24
Amount that each of them spent every day
= 24 ÷ 6
= $4
Answer(s): $4
