Elijah had $24 more than Warren. After each of them bought an identical skirt from a shop. Elijah was left with 4 times as much money as Warren. Given that Elijah had $60 at first, how much did each skirt cost?
| |
Elijah |
Warren |
Difference |
| Before |
$60 |
|
$24 |
| Change |
- 1 skirt |
- 1 skirt |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Since Elijah and Warren each bought an identical skirt, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Amount that Elijah had left
= 4 u
= 4 x 8
= $32
Cost of the skirt
= 60 - 32
= $28
Answer(s): $28
