Fred had $60 more than Oscar. After each of them bought an identical hoodie from a shop. Fred was left with 7 times as much money as Oscar. Given that Fred had $99 at first, how much did each hoodie cost?
| |
Fred |
Oscar |
Difference |
| Before |
$99 |
|
$60 |
| Change |
- 1 hoodie |
- 1 hoodie |
|
| After |
7 u |
1 u |
6 u |
Since Fred and Oscar each bought an identical hoodie, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
6 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 6 = 10
Amount that Fred had left
= 7 u
= 7 x 10
= $70
Cost of the hoodie
= 99 - 70
= $29
Answer(s): $29
