Ryan had $32 more than George. After each of them bought an identical jacket from a shop. Ryan was left with 5 times as much money as George. Given that Ryan had $59 at first, how much did each jacket cost?
| |
Ryan |
George |
Difference |
| Before |
$59 |
|
$32 |
| Change |
- 1 jacket |
- 1 jacket |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since Ryan and George each bought an identical jacket, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
4 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 4 = 8
Amount that Ryan had left
= 5 u
= 5 x 8
= $40
Cost of the jacket
= 59 - 40
= $19
Answer(s): $19
