Charlie had $126 more than Julian. Every day, Charlie would spend 3 times as much money as Julian. After 7 days, Charlie and Julian were left with equal amount of money. How much did Charlie spend every day?
| |
Charlie |
Julian |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 3 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$126 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Charlie spent more than Julian
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 126
1 u = 126 ÷ 2 = 63
Amount that Charlie spent in 7 days
= 3 u
= 3 x 63
= $189
Amount that Charlie spent every day
= 189 ÷ 7
= $27
Answer(s): $27
