Seth had $144 more than Archie. Every day, Seth would spend 4 times as much money as Archie. After 8 days, Seth and Archie were left with equal amount of money. How much did Seth spend every day?
| |
Seth |
Archie |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 4 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$144 |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Seth spent more than Archie
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 144
1 u = 144 ÷ 3 = 48
Amount that Seth spent in 8 days
= 4 u
= 4 x 48
= $192
Amount that Seth spent every day
= 192 ÷ 8
= $24
Answer(s): $24
