At first, Eric had $150 and Oliver had $82. Each of them bought a blouse at the same price. Eric now has five times as much money as Oliver. How much did each of them pay for the blouse?
| |
Eric |
Oliver |
Difference |
| Before |
$150 |
$82 |
$68 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since Eric and Oliver each bought a blouse at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Eric and Oliver
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 150 - 82
4 u = 68
1 u = 68 ÷ 4 = 17
Amount that each of them paid for the blouse
= 82 - 17
= $65
Answer(s): $65
