At first, Oscar had $96 and Carl had $70. Each of them bought a hoodie at the same price. Oscar now has three times as much money as Carl. How much did each of them pay for the hoodie?
| |
Oscar |
Carl |
Difference |
| Before |
$96 |
$70 |
$26 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Since Oscar and Carl each bought a hoodie at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Oscar and Carl
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 96 - 70
2 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 2 = 13
Amount that each of them paid for the hoodie
= 70 - 13
= $57
Answer(s): $57
