Tom and David have the same amount of money. If Tom spends $43 a day and David spends $14 a day, David will have $319 when Tom uses up all his money. If Tom spends $18 a day and David spends $43 a day, how much will Tom have left when David uses up all his money?
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Case 1 |
Case 2 |
| |
Tom |
David |
Tom |
David |
| Before |
43 u |
14 u + $319 |
43 u |
43 u |
| Change |
- 43 u |
- 14 u |
- 18 u |
- 43 u |
| After |
0 |
$319 |
25 u |
0 |
The amounts that Tom and David 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 David uses up all his money
= 43 u - 18 u
= 25 u
= 25 x 11
= $275
Answer(s): $275
