Rael had $41 more than Valen. Every day, Rael and Valen would spend an equal amount of money. After 8 days, Rael was left with 2 times as much money as Valen. Given that Rael had $130 at first, how much did each of them spend every day?
| |
Valen |
Rael |
Difference |
| Before |
|
$130 |
$41 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
1 u |
Since both Rael and Valen 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 Rael had in the end
= 2 u
= 2 x 41
= $82
Amount that Rael had spent
= 130 - 82
= $48
Amount that each of them spent every day
= 48 ÷ 8
= $6
Answer(s): $6
