George had $124 more than Vincent. Every day, George and Vincent would spend an equal amount of money. After 3 days, George was left with 5 times as much money as Vincent. Given that George had $179 at first, how much did each of them spend every day?
| |
Vincent |
George |
Difference |
| Before |
|
$179 |
$124 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
4 u |
Since both George 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 = 124
1 u = 124 ÷ 4 = 31
Amount that George had in the end
= 5 u
= 5 x 31
= $155
Amount that George had spent
= 179 - 155
= $24
Amount that each of them spent every day
= 24 ÷ 3
= $8
Answer(s): $8
