Liam had $176 more than Vincent. Every day, Liam and Vincent would spend an equal amount of money. After 6 days, Liam was left with 5 times as much money as Vincent. Given that Liam had $256 at first, how much did each of them spend every day?
| |
Vincent |
Liam |
Difference |
| Before |
|
$256 |
$176 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
4 u |
Since both Liam and Vincent spent an equal amount of money every day, the difference in their amounts remains the same.
Difference in their amounts
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 176
1 u = 176 ÷ 4 = 44
Amount that Liam had in the end
= 5 u
= 5 x 44
= $220
Amount that Liam had spent
= 256 - 220
= $36
Amount that each of them spent every day
= 36 ÷ 6
= $6
Answer(s): $6
