Seth had $135 more than Harry. Every day, Seth would spend 2 times as much money as Harry. After 6 days, Seth and Harry were left with equal amount of money. How much did Seth spend every day?
| |
Seth |
Harry |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 2 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$135 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Seth spent more than Harry
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 135
Amount that Seth spent in 6 days
= 2 u
= 2 x 135
= $270
Amount that Seth spent every day
= 270 ÷ 6
= $45
Answer(s): $45
