Rael had $126 more than Cody. Every day, Rael would spend 4 times as much money as Cody. After 8 days, Rael and Cody were left with equal amount of money. How much did Rael spend every day?
| |
Rael |
Cody |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 4 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$126 |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Rael spent more than Cody
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 126
1 u = 126 ÷ 3 = 42
Amount that Rael spent in 8 days
= 4 u
= 4 x 42
= $168
Amount that Rael spent every day
= 168 ÷ 8
= $21
Answer(s): $21
