George had $41 more than Julian. Every day, George and Julian would spend an equal amount of money. After 4 days, George was left with 2 times as much money as Julian. Given that George had $94 at first, how much did each of them spend every day?
| |
Julian |
George |
Difference |
| Before |
|
$94 |
$41 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Since both George and Julian 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 = 41
1 u = 41 ÷ 1 = 41
Amount that George had in the end
= 2 u
= 2 x 41
= $82
Amount that George had spent
= 94 - 82
= $12
Amount that each of them spent every day
= 12 ÷ 4
= $3
Answer(s): $3
