At first, Paul had $110 and Cody had $71. Each of them bought a jacket at the same price. Paul now has four times as much money as Cody. How much did each of them pay for the jacket?
| |
Paul |
Cody |
Difference |
| Before |
$110 |
$71 |
$39 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Since Paul and Cody each bought a jacket at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Paul and Cody
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 110 - 71
3 u = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 3 = 13
Amount that each of them paid for the jacket
= 71 - 13
= $58
Answer(s): $58
