At first, Zane had $114 and Pierre had $66. Each of them bought a skirt at the same price. Zane now has five times as much money as Pierre. How much did each of them pay for the skirt?
| |
Zane |
Pierre |
Difference |
| Before |
$114 |
$66 |
$48 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since Zane and Pierre each bought a skirt at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Zane and Pierre
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 114 - 66
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Amount that each of them paid for the skirt
= 66 - 12
= $54
Answer(s): $54
