Luke had $142 more than Paul. Every day, Luke would spend 2 times as much money as Paul. After 4 days, Luke and Paul were left with equal amount of money. How much did Luke spend every day?
| |
Luke |
Paul |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 2 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$142 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Luke spent more than Paul
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 142
Amount that Luke spent in 4 days
= 2 u
= 2 x 142
= $284
Amount that Luke spent every day
= 284 ÷ 4
= $71
Answer(s): $71
