At first, Brandon had $123 and Zane had $75. Each of them bought a sweater at the same price. Brandon now has four times as much money as Zane. How much did each of them pay for the sweater?
| |
Brandon |
Zane |
Difference |
| Before |
$123 |
$75 |
$48 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Since Brandon and Zane each bought a sweater at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Brandon and Zane
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 123 - 75
3 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
Amount that each of them paid for the sweater
= 75 - 16
= $59
Answer(s): $59
