Albert had $49 more than Oscar. After each of them bought an identical blouse from a shop. Albert was left with 8 times as much money as Oscar. Given that Albert had $102 at first, how much did each blouse cost?
| |
Albert |
Oscar |
Difference |
| Before |
$102 |
|
$49 |
| Change |
- 1 blouse |
- 1 blouse |
|
| After |
8 u |
1 u |
7 u |
Since Albert and Oscar each bought an identical blouse, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
7 u = 49
1 u = 49 ÷ 7 = 7
Amount that Albert had left
= 8 u
= 8 x 7
= $56
Cost of the blouse
= 102 - 56
= $46
Answer(s): $46
