Luke had $132 more than Asher. Every day, Luke would spend 2 times as much money as Asher. After 8 days, Luke and Asher were left with equal amount of money. How much did Luke spend every day?
| |
Luke |
Asher |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 2 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$132 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Luke spent more than Asher
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 132
Amount that Luke spent in 8 days
= 2 u
= 2 x 132
= $264
Amount that Luke spent every day
= 264 ÷ 8
= $33
Answer(s): $33
