Julian had $98 more than Dylan. Every day, Julian and Dylan would spend an equal amount of money. After 5 days, Julian was left with 3 times as much money as Dylan. Given that Julian had $167 at first, how much did each of them spend every day?
| |
Dylan |
Julian |
Difference |
| Before |
|
$167 |
$98 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
2 u |
Since both Julian and Dylan spent an equal amount of money every day, the difference in their amounts remains the same.
Difference in their amounts
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 98
1 u = 98 ÷ 2 = 49
Amount that Julian had in the end
= 3 u
= 3 x 49
= $147
Amount that Julian had spent
= 167 - 147
= $20
Amount that each of them spent every day
= 20 ÷ 5
= $4
Answer(s): $4
