Xavier had $27 more than Jeremy. After each of them bought an identical sweater from a shop. Xavier was left with 4 times as much money as Jeremy. Given that Xavier had $84 at first, how much did each sweater cost?
| |
Xavier |
Jeremy |
Difference |
| Before |
$84 |
|
$27 |
| Change |
- 1 sweater |
- 1 sweater |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Since Xavier and Jeremy each bought an identical sweater, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
3 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 3 = 9
Amount that Xavier had left
= 4 u
= 4 x 9
= $36
Cost of the sweater
= 84 - 36
= $48
Answer(s): $48
