At first, Liam had $117 and Eric had $66. Each of them bought a blouse at the same price. Liam now has four times as much money as Eric. How much did each of them pay for the blouse?
| |
Liam |
Eric |
Difference |
| Before |
$117 |
$66 |
$51 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Since Liam and Eric each bought a blouse at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Liam and Eric
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 117 - 66
3 u = 51
1 u = 51 ÷ 3 = 17
Amount that each of them paid for the blouse
= 66 - 17
= $49
Answer(s): $49
