At first, Warren had $175 and Ken had $103. Each of them bought a hoodie at the same price. Warren now has five times as much money as Ken. How much did each of them pay for the hoodie?
| |
Warren |
Ken |
Difference |
| Before |
$175 |
$103 |
$72 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since Warren and Ken each bought a hoodie at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Warren and Ken
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 175 - 103
4 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 4 = 18
Amount that each of them paid for the hoodie
= 103 - 18
= $85
Answer(s): $85
