At first, Zane had $135 and Tim had $95. Each of them bought a shirt at the same price. Zane now has five times as much money as Tim. How much did each of them pay for the shirt?
| |
Zane |
Tim |
Difference |
| Before |
$135 |
$95 |
$40 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since Zane and Tim each bought a shirt at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Zane and Tim
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 135 - 95
4 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 4 = 10
Amount that each of them paid for the shirt
= 95 - 10
= $85
Answer(s): $85
