Zane had $70 more than Asher. After each of them bought an identical skirt from a shop. Zane was left with 8 times as much money as Asher. Given that Zane had $115 at first, how much did each skirt cost?
| |
Zane |
Asher |
Difference |
| Before |
$115 |
|
$70 |
| Change |
- 1 skirt |
- 1 skirt |
|
| After |
8 u |
1 u |
7 u |
Since Zane and Asher each bought an identical skirt, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
7 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 7 = 10
Amount that Zane had left
= 8 u
= 8 x 10
= $80
Cost of the skirt
= 115 - 80
= $35
Answer(s): $35
