Gabriel had $188 more than Riordan. After each of them bought a different sweater from a shop. Gabriel and Riordan were left with equal amount of money. Given that Gabriel's sweater cost 3 times as much as Riordan's sweater, how much did Gabriel's sweater cost?
|
Gabriel |
Riordan |
More |
Before |
1 u + 3 p |
1 u + 1 p |
$188 |
Change |
- 3 p |
- 1 p |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
|
The amount that Gabriel and Riordan had in the end is the same.
3 p - 1 p = 188
2 p = 188
1 p = 188 ÷ 2 = 94
Cost of Gabriel's sweater
= 3 p
= 3 x 94
= $282
Answer(s): $282