At first, Julian had $95 and Pierre had $61. Each of them bought a skirt at the same price. Julian now has three times as much money as Pierre. How much did each of them pay for the skirt?
| |
Julian |
Pierre |
Difference |
| Before |
$95 |
$61 |
$34 |
| Change |
- ? |
- ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Since Julian and Pierre each bought a skirt at the same price, the difference in the amounts each had remains the same.
Difference in the amounts between Julian and Pierre
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 95 - 61
2 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 2 = 17
Amount that each of them paid for the skirt
= 61 - 17
= $44
Answer(s): $44
