Tim had $120 more than Valen. Every day, Tim would spend 4 times as much money as Valen. After 5 days, Tim and Valen were left with equal amount of money. How much did Tim spend every day?
| |
Tim |
Valen |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 4 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$120 |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Tim spent more than Valen
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 3 = 40
Amount that Tim spent in 5 days
= 4 u
= 4 x 40
= $160
Amount that Tim spent every day
= 160 ÷ 5
= $32
Answer(s): $32
