Zeph had $120 more than Ben. Every day, Zeph would spend 3 times as much money as Ben. After 5 days, Zeph and Ben were left with equal amount of money. How much did Zeph spend every day?
| |
Zeph |
Ben |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 3 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$120 |
| Change |
- 3 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Zeph spent more than Ben
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 2 = 60
Amount that Zeph spent in 5 days
= 3 u
= 3 x 60
= $180
Amount that Zeph spent every day
= 180 ÷ 5
= $36
Answer(s): $36
