David had $28 more than Will. After each of them bought an identical hoodie from a shop. David was left with 5 times as much money as Will. Given that David had $84 at first, how much did each hoodie cost?
| |
David |
Will |
Difference |
| Before |
$84 |
|
$28 |
| Change |
- 1 hoodie |
- 1 hoodie |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since David and Will each bought an identical hoodie, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
4 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 4 = 7
Amount that David had left
= 5 u
= 5 x 7
= $35
Cost of the hoodie
= 84 - 35
= $49
Answer(s): $49
