At first, Will had $89 and Albert had $65. Each of them bought a hoodie at the same price. Will now has three times as much money as Albert. How much did each of them pay for the hoodie?
| |
Will |
Albert |
Difference |
| Before |
$89 |
$65 |
$24 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Since Will and Albert each bought a hoodie at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Will and Albert
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 89 - 65
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Amount that each of them paid for the hoodie
= 65 - 12
= $53
Answer(s): $53
