Vaquitas 1.1

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Many applications attempt to address the common challenge of splitting group expenses, but this process can quickly become intricate depending on various conditions and requirements. Determining individual contributions, allocations, and the amounts owed can present scenarios that are often too complex for simple methods like pen and paper. Conversely, using an application that tries to solve multiple issues at once can be overwhelming, typically featuring a steep learning curve that discourages user engagement. This is where Vaquitas stands out. It is a straightforward yet powerful solution that strikes a balance between simplicity and comprehensiveness, making it both easy to learn and effective in addressing the complexities of group expenses.

An Example Scenario:

Consider a case where Julia, Alan, Jake, Cecil, and Brenda enjoy a Saturday picnic in the suburbs. Julia drives and covers the costs for fuel and tolls. Alan and Cecil take care of food expenses ranging from snacks to sandwiches. Jake manages the beverages, while Brenda purchases ingredients for mojitos. While the outing is enjoyable, calculating how to evenly split expenses becomes a challenge. With Julia abstaining from the mojitos due to her role as the designated driver and Jake opting out of snacks for dietary reasons, equitably dividing costs becomes complicated, especially since Alan contributed $10 and Cecil $25 for food.

Upon discovering Vaquitas, they simply:

• Create a "vaquita" titled "Saturday picnic."
• Enter their names.
• Log expenses while specifying who paid and the associate participations.

The result? They instantly see how much each person owes or is owed to settle their accounts. Additionally, the app provides a concise list detailing who owes whom, facilitating straightforward transactions.

How It Works:

This event-oriented app begins by allowing users to create a "vaquita," which denotes an event involving shared expenses among a group. The term “vaquita” is colloquial slang referring to a collective contribution for an expense.

The application effectively addresses several common issues:

• Recognizing that some members may have paid for expenses others have not.
• Ensuring expenses are evenly divided among participants.
• Accommodating scenarios where not all members are involved in specific expenses.
• Handling cases with multiple contributors who may have paid varying amounts.

The result is a comprehensive balance sheet for each participant, illustrating how much they should contribute or receive. Furthermore, suggested transactions are provided (e.g., Ana should pay Carl $15), simplifying the settlement process.

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