At first, Liam had $85 and Ken had $53. Each of them bought a skirt at the same price. Liam now has three times as much money as Ken. How much did each of them pay for the skirt?
| |
Liam |
Ken |
Difference |
| Before |
$85 |
$53 |
$32 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Since Liam and Ken each bought a skirt at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Liam and Ken
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 85 - 53
2 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 2 = 16
Amount that each of them paid for the skirt
= 53 - 16
= $37
Answer(s): $37
