Elijah had $105 more than Ryan. Every day, Elijah would spend 2 times as much money as Ryan. After 7 days, Elijah and Ryan were left with equal amount of money. How much did Elijah spend every day?
| |
Elijah |
Ryan |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 2 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$105 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Elijah spent more than Ryan
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 105
Amount that Elijah spent in 7 days
= 2 u
= 2 x 105
= $210
Amount that Elijah spent every day
= 210 ÷ 7
= $30
Answer(s): $30
