Tom and Ian have the same amount of money. If Tom spends $43 a day and Ian spends $14 a day, Ian will have $319 when Tom uses up all his money. If Tom spends $13 a day and Ian spends $43 a day, how much will Tom have left when Ian uses up all his money?
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Case 1 |
Case 2 |
| |
Tom |
Ian |
Tom |
Ian |
| Before |
43 u |
14 u + $319 |
43 u |
43 u |
| Change |
- 43 u |
- 14 u |
- 13 u |
- 43 u |
| After |
0 |
$319 |
30 u |
0 |
The amounts that Tom and Ian have at first are the same.
43 u = 14 u + 319
43 u - 14 u = 319
29 u = 319
1 u = 319 ÷ 29 = 11
Amount that Tom will have left when Ian uses up all his money
= 43 u - 13 u
= 30 u
= 30 x 11
= $330
Answer(s): $330
