At first, Tom had $76 and Luke had $46. Each of them bought a jacket at the same price. Tom now has four times as much money as Luke. How much did each of them pay for the jacket?
| |
Tom |
Luke |
Difference |
| Before |
$76 |
$46 |
$30 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Since Tom and Luke each bought a jacket at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Tom and Luke
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 76 - 46
3 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 3 = 10
Amount that each of them paid for the jacket
= 46 - 10
= $36
Answer(s): $36
