At first, Fred had $133 and Neave had $77. Each of them bought a sweater at the same price. Fred now has five times as much money as Neave. How much did each of them pay for the sweater?
| |
Fred |
Neave |
Difference |
| Before |
$133 |
$77 |
$56 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since Fred and Neave each bought a sweater at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Fred and Neave
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 133 - 77
4 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 4 = 14
Amount that each of them paid for the sweater
= 77 - 14
= $63
Answer(s): $63
