At first, Caden had $141 and Asher had $93. Each of them bought a cardigan at the same price. Caden now has five times as much money as Asher. How much did each of them pay for the cardigan?
| |
Caden |
Asher |
Difference |
| Before |
$141 |
$93 |
$48 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since Caden and Asher each bought a cardigan at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Caden and Asher
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 141 - 93
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Amount that each of them paid for the cardigan
= 93 - 12
= $81
Answer(s): $81
