At first, Brandon had $94 and Sean had $64. Each of them bought a jacket at the same price. Brandon now has three times as much money as Sean. How much did each of them pay for the jacket?
| |
Brandon |
Sean |
Difference |
| Before |
$94 |
$64 |
$30 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Since Brandon and Sean each bought a jacket at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Brandon and Sean
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 94 - 64
2 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 2 = 15
Amount that each of them paid for the jacket
= 64 - 15
= $49
Answer(s): $49
