Mark had $144 more than Nick. Every day, Mark would spend 2 times as much money as Nick. After 4 days, Mark and Nick were left with equal amount of money. How much did Mark spend every day?
| |
Mark |
Nick |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 2 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$144 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Mark spent more than Nick
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 144
Amount that Mark spent in 4 days
= 2 u
= 2 x 144
= $288
Amount that Mark spent every day
= 288 ÷ 4
= $72
Answer(s): $72
