Ken had $108 more than Zane. Every day, Ken would spend 2 times as much money as Zane. After 6 days, Ken and Zane were left with equal amount of money. How much did Ken spend every day?
| |
Ken |
Zane |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 2 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$108 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Ken spent more than Zane
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 108
Amount that Ken spent in 6 days
= 2 u
= 2 x 108
= $216
Amount that Ken spent every day
= 216 ÷ 6
= $36
Answer(s): $36
