At first, Asher had $94 and Oscar had $66. Each of them bought a jacket at the same price. Asher now has three times as much money as Oscar. How much did each of them pay for the jacket?
| |
Asher |
Oscar |
Difference |
| Before |
$94 |
$66 |
$28 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Since Asher and Oscar each bought a jacket at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Asher and Oscar
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 94 - 66
2 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 2 = 14
Amount that each of them paid for the jacket
= 66 - 14
= $52
Answer(s): $52
