Fabian had $114 more than Archie. After each of them bought a different cardigan from a shop. Fabian and Archie were left with equal amount of money. Given that Fabian's cardigan cost 3 times as much as Archie's cardigan, how much did Fabian's cardigan cost?
|
Fabian |
Archie |
More |
Before |
1 u + 3 p |
1 u + 1 p |
$114 |
Change |
- 3 p |
- 1 p |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
|
The amount that Fabian and Archie had in the end is the same.
3 p - 1 p = 114
2 p = 114
1 p = 114 ÷ 2 = 57
Cost of Fabian's cardigan
= 3 p
= 3 x 57
= $171
Answer(s): $171