At first, Fabian had $145 and Andy had $73. Each of them bought a cardigan at the same price. Fabian now has five times as much money as Andy. How much did each of them pay for the cardigan?
| |
Fabian |
Andy |
Difference |
| Before |
$145 |
$73 |
$72 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since Fabian and Andy each bought a cardigan at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Fabian and Andy
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 145 - 73
4 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 4 = 18
Amount that each of them paid for the cardigan
= 73 - 18
= $55
Answer(s): $55
