Henry had $88 more than Paul. Every day, Henry and Paul would spend an equal amount of money. After 6 days, Henry was left with 3 times as much money as Paul. Given that Henry had $174 at first, how much did each of them spend every day?
| |
Paul |
Henry |
Difference |
| Before |
|
$174 |
$88 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
2 u |
Since both Henry and Paul 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 = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 2 = 44
Amount that Henry had in the end
= 3 u
= 3 x 44
= $132
Amount that Henry had spent
= 174 - 132
= $42
Amount that each of them spent every day
= 42 ÷ 6
= $7
Answer(s): $7
