Oscar had $128 more than Will. Every day, Oscar would spend 5 times as much money as Will. After 4 days, Oscar and Will were left with equal amount of money. How much did Oscar spend every day?
| |
Oscar |
Will |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 5 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$128 |
| Change |
- 5 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Oscar spent more than Will
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 128
1 u = 128 ÷ 4 = 32
Amount that Oscar spent in 4 days
= 5 u
= 5 x 32
= $160
Amount that Oscar spent every day
= 160 ÷ 4
= $40
Answer(s): $40
