At first, Neave had $128 and Ryan had $92. Each of them bought a jacket at the same price. Neave now has three times as much money as Ryan. How much did each of them pay for the jacket?
| |
Neave |
Ryan |
Difference |
| Before |
$128 |
$92 |
$36 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Since Neave and Ryan each bought a jacket at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Neave and Ryan
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 128 - 92
2 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 2 = 18
Amount that each of them paid for the jacket
= 92 - 18
= $74
Answer(s): $74
