Liam had $148 more than Rael. Every day, Liam would spend 2 times as much money as Rael. After 4 days, Liam and Rael were left with equal amount of money. How much did Liam spend every day?
| |
Liam |
Rael |
More |
| Before |
1 p + 2 u |
1 p + 1 u |
$148 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
1 p |
1 p |
|
Amount that Liam spent more than Rael
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 148
Amount that Liam spent in 4 days
= 2 u
= 2 x 148
= $296
Amount that Liam spent every day
= 296 ÷ 4
= $74
Answer(s): $74
