Howard had $60 more than Warren. Every day, Howard and Warren would spend an equal amount of money. After 6 days, Howard was left with 3 times as much money as Warren. Given that Howard had $114 at first, how much did each of them spend every day?
| |
Warren |
Howard |
Difference |
| Before |
|
$114 |
$60 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
2 u |
Since both Howard and Warren 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 = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 2 = 30
Amount that Howard had in the end
= 3 u
= 3 x 30
= $90
Amount that Howard had spent
= 114 - 90
= $24
Amount that each of them spent every day
= 24 ÷ 6
= $4
Answer(s): $4
