I gave Maya and Yosief an equal amount of money. Maya spent $20 each day and Yosief spent $25 each day. When Maya had $157 left, Yosief had $82 left. How much money do I give Yosief?

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Shwetank Mauria
Sep 29, 2016

Questioner gave Yoseif #$457#

Explanation:

Yoseif has #$82# left and Maya has been left with #$157#.

So Yoseif has #$157-$82=$75# short.

Though they started with same amount, Yoseif spends #$25-$20=$5# extra each day.

Hence it is #75/5=15# days since money was given to Yoseif.

In #15# days Yoseif spent #15xx$25=$375# and he has #$82 left.

Hence, Questioner gave Yoseif #$375+82=$457#

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