At first, Julian had $143 and Tommy had $99. Each of them bought a hoodie at the same price. Julian now has five times as much money as Tommy. How much did each of them pay for the hoodie?
| |
Julian |
Tommy |
Difference |
| Before |
$143 |
$99 |
$44 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since Julian and Tommy each bought a hoodie at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Julian and Tommy
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 143 - 99
4 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 4 = 11
Amount that each of them paid for the hoodie
= 99 - 11
= $88
Answer(s): $88
