Will had $114 more than Billy. Every day, Will would spend 2 times as much money as Billy. After 6 days, Will and Billy were left with equal amount of money. How much did Will spend every day?
| |
Will |
Billy |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 2 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$114 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Will spent more than Billy
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 114
Amount that Will spent in 6 days
= 2 u
= 2 x 114
= $228
Amount that Will spent every day
= 228 ÷ 6
= $38
Answer(s): $38
