Simon and John have the same amount of money. If Simon spends $43 a day and John spends $14 a day, John will have $319 when Simon uses up all his money. If Simon spends $16 a day and John spends $43 a day, how much will Simon have left when John uses up all his money?
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Case 1 |
Case 2 |
| |
Simon |
John |
Simon |
John |
| Before |
43 u |
14 u + $319 |
43 u |
43 u |
| Change |
- 43 u |
- 14 u |
- 16 u |
- 43 u |
| After |
0 |
$319 |
27 u |
0 |
The amounts that Simon and John 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 Simon will have left when John uses up all his money
= 43 u - 16 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 11
= $297
Answer(s): $297
