Warren had $35 more than Ahmad. After each of them bought an identical cardigan from a shop. Warren was left with 6 times as much money as Ahmad. Given that Warren had $53 at first, how much did each cardigan cost?
| |
Warren |
Ahmad |
Difference |
| Before |
$53 |
|
$35 |
| Change |
- 1 cardigan |
- 1 cardigan |
|
| After |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
Since Warren and Ahmad each bought an identical cardigan, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
5 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 5 = 7
Amount that Warren had left
= 6 u
= 6 x 7
= $42
Cost of the cardigan
= 53 - 42
= $11
Answer(s): $11
