Luis had $12 more than Perry. After each of them bought an identical hoodie from a shop. Luis was left with 3 times as much money as Perry. Given that Luis had $32 at first, how much did each hoodie cost?
| |
Luis |
Perry |
Difference |
| Before |
$32 |
|
$12 |
| Change |
- 1 hoodie |
- 1 hoodie |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Since Luis and Perry each bought an identical hoodie, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Amount that Luis had left
= 3 u
= 3 x 6
= $18
Cost of the hoodie
= 32 - 18
= $14
Answer(s): $14
