Ken had $108 more than Howard. Every day, Ken would spend 4 times as much money as Howard. After 6 days, Ken and Howard were left with equal amount of money. How much did Ken spend every day?
| |
Ken |
Howard |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 4 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$108 |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Ken spent more than Howard
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 108
1 u = 108 ÷ 3 = 36
Amount that Ken spent in 6 days
= 4 u
= 4 x 36
= $144
Amount that Ken spent every day
= 144 ÷ 6
= $24
Answer(s): $24
