Flynn had $42 more than Paul. After each of them bought an identical blouse from a shop. Flynn was left with 7 times as much money as Paul. Given that Flynn had $80 at first, how much did each blouse cost?
|
Flynn |
Paul |
Difference |
Before |
$80 |
|
$42 |
Change |
- 1 blouse |
- 1 blouse |
|
After |
7 u |
1 u |
6 u |
Since Flynn and Paul each bought an identical blouse, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
6 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 6 = 7
Amount that Flynn had left
= 7 u
= 7 x 7
= $49
Cost of the blouse
= 80 - 49
= $31
Answer(s): $31