Ben and Oliver have the same amount of money. If Ben spends $43 a day and Oliver spends $14 a day, Oliver will have $319 when Ben uses up all his money. If Ben spends $17 a day and Oliver spends $43 a day, how much will Ben have left when Oliver uses up all his money?
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Case 1 |
Case 2 |
| |
Ben |
Oliver |
Ben |
Oliver |
| Before |
43 u |
14 u + $319 |
43 u |
43 u |
| Change |
- 43 u |
- 14 u |
- 17 u |
- 43 u |
| After |
0 |
$319 |
26 u |
0 |
The amounts that Ben and Oliver 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 Ben will have left when Oliver uses up all his money
= 43 u - 17 u
= 26 u
= 26 x 11
= $286
Answer(s): $286
