Luke had $36 more than Flynn. After each of them bought an identical blouse from a shop. Luke was left with 7 times as much money as Flynn. Given that Luke had $86 at first, how much did each blouse cost?
| |
Luke |
Flynn |
Difference |
| Before |
$86 |
|
$36 |
| Change |
- 1 blouse |
- 1 blouse |
|
| After |
7 u |
1 u |
6 u |
Since Luke and Flynn each bought an identical blouse, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
6 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 6 = 6
Amount that Luke had left
= 7 u
= 7 x 6
= $42
Cost of the blouse
= 86 - 42
= $44
Answer(s): $44
