Dylan had $33 more than Owen. After each of them bought an identical hoodie from a shop. Dylan was left with 4 times as much money as Owen. Given that Dylan had $84 at first, how much did each hoodie cost?
| |
Dylan |
Owen |
Difference |
| Before |
$84 |
|
$33 |
| Change |
- 1 hoodie |
- 1 hoodie |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Since Dylan and Owen each bought an identical hoodie, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
3 u = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 3 = 11
Amount that Dylan had left
= 4 u
= 4 x 11
= $44
Cost of the hoodie
= 84 - 44
= $40
Answer(s): $40
