Gabriel had $10 more than Nick. After each of them bought an identical jacket from a shop. Gabriel was left with 3 times as much money as Nick. Given that Gabriel had $26 at first, how much did each jacket cost?
| |
Gabriel |
Nick |
Difference |
| Before |
$26 |
|
$10 |
| Change |
- 1 jacket |
- 1 jacket |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Since Gabriel and Nick each bought an identical jacket, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
2 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 2 = 5
Amount that Gabriel had left
= 3 u
= 3 x 5
= $15
Cost of the jacket
= 26 - 15
= $11
Answer(s): $11
