Luke had $108 more than Ivan. Every day, Luke would spend 4 times as much money as Ivan. After 8 days, Luke and Ivan were left with equal amount of money. How much did Luke spend every day?
| |
Luke |
Ivan |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 4 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$108 |
| Change |
- 4 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Luke spent more than Ivan
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 108
1 u = 108 ÷ 3 = 36
Amount that Luke spent in 8 days
= 4 u
= 4 x 36
= $144
Amount that Luke spent every day
= 144 ÷ 8
= $18
Answer(s): $18
