Japheth had $112 more than Jenson. Every day, Japheth would spend 3 times as much money as Jenson. After 8 days, Japheth and Jenson were left with equal amount of money. How much did Japheth spend every day?
| |
Japheth |
Jenson |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 3 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$112 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Japheth spent more than Jenson
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 2 = 56
Amount that Japheth spent in 8 days
= 3 u
= 3 x 56
= $168
Amount that Japheth spent every day
= 168 ÷ 8
= $21
Answer(s): $21
