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