At first, Daniel had $124 and Bryan had $82. Each of them bought a blouse at the same price. Daniel now has four times as much money as Bryan. How much did each of them pay for the blouse?
| |
Daniel |
Bryan |
Difference |
| Before |
$124 |
$82 |
$42 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Since Daniel and Bryan each bought a blouse at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Daniel and Bryan
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 124 - 82
3 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 3 = 14
Amount that each of them paid for the blouse
= 82 - 14
= $68
Answer(s): $68
