Tom had $33 more than Simon. Every day, Tom and Simon would spend an equal amount of money. After 6 days, Tom was left with 2 times as much money as Simon. Given that Tom had $96 at first, how much did each of them spend every day?
| |
Simon |
Tom |
Difference |
| Before |
|
$96 |
$33 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Since both Tom and Simon 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 = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 1 = 33
Amount that Tom had in the end
= 2 u
= 2 x 33
= $66
Amount that Tom had spent
= 96 - 66
= $30
Amount that each of them spent every day
= 30 ÷ 6
= $5
Answer(s): $5
