Jeremy had $29 more than Lee. Every day, Jeremy and Lee would spend an equal amount of money. After 10 days, Jeremy was left with 2 times as much money as Lee. Given that Jeremy had $158 at first, how much did each of them spend every day?
| |
Lee |
Jeremy |
Difference |
| Before |
|
$158 |
$29 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Since both Jeremy and Lee 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 = 29
1 u = 29 ÷ 1 = 29
Amount that Jeremy had in the end
= 2 u
= 2 x 29
= $58
Amount that Jeremy had spent
= 158 - 58
= $100
Amount that each of them spent every day
= 100 ÷ 10
= $10
Answer(s): $10
