At first, Fabian had $81 and Ahmad had $49. Each of them bought a jacket at the same price. Fabian now has three times as much money as Ahmad. How much did each of them pay for the jacket?
| |
Fabian |
Ahmad |
Difference |
| Before |
$81 |
$49 |
$32 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Since Fabian and Ahmad each bought a jacket at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Fabian and Ahmad
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 81 - 49
2 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 2 = 16
Amount that each of them paid for the jacket
= 49 - 16
= $33
Answer(s): $33
