At first, Riordan had $92 and Simon had $56. Each of them bought a jacket at the same price. Riordan now has four times as much money as Simon. How much did each of them pay for the jacket?
| |
Riordan |
Simon |
Difference |
| Before |
$92 |
$56 |
$36 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Since Riordan and Simon each bought a jacket at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Riordan and Simon
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 92 - 56
3 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 3 = 12
Amount that each of them paid for the jacket
= 56 - 12
= $44
Answer(s): $44
