At first, Mark had $119 and Warren had $97. Each of them bought a hoodie at the same price. Mark now has three times as much money as Warren. How much did each of them pay for the hoodie?
| |
Mark |
Warren |
Difference |
| Before |
$119 |
$97 |
$22 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Since Mark and Warren each bought a hoodie at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Mark and Warren
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 119 - 97
2 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 2 = 11
Amount that each of them paid for the hoodie
= 97 - 11
= $86
Answer(s): $86
