Ben and Eric have the same amount of money. If Ben spends $43 a day and Eric spends $14 a day, Eric will have $319 when Ben uses up all his money. If Ben spends $10 a day and Eric spends $43 a day, how much will Ben have left when Eric uses up all his money?
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Case 1 |
Case 2 |
| |
Ben |
Eric |
Ben |
Eric |
| Before |
43 u |
14 u + $319 |
43 u |
43 u |
| Change |
- 43 u |
- 14 u |
- 10 u |
- 43 u |
| After |
0 |
$319 |
33 u |
0 |
The amounts that Ben and Eric 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 Eric uses up all his money
= 43 u - 10 u
= 33 u
= 33 x 11
= $363
Answer(s): $363
