SOLUTION: Ralph and Andrew each had an equal amount of money. Each day Ralph spent $18 and Andrew spent $24. When Andrew used up all his money. Ralph still has $120 left. How much money did

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Question 843564: Ralph and Andrew each had an equal amount of money. Each day Ralph spent $18 and Andrew spent $24. When Andrew used up all his money. Ralph still has $120 left. How much money did each of them have at first.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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24x=18x+120
6x=120
x=20
24*20=480 to start