Ethan had $35 more than Jeremy. After each of them bought an identical sweater from a shop. Ethan was left with 6 times as much money as Jeremy. Given that Ethan had $73 at first, how much did each sweater cost?
| |
Ethan |
Jeremy |
Difference |
| Before |
$73 |
|
$35 |
| Change |
- 1 sweater |
- 1 sweater |
|
| After |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
Since Ethan and Jeremy each bought an identical sweater, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
5 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 5 = 7
Amount that Ethan had left
= 6 u
= 6 x 7
= $42
Cost of the sweater
= 73 - 42
= $31
Answer(s): $31
