Simon had $49 more than Ian. After each of them bought an identical hoodie from a shop. Simon was left with 8 times as much money as Ian. Given that Simon had $94 at first, how much did each hoodie cost?
| |
Simon |
Ian |
Difference |
| Before |
$94 |
|
$49 |
| Change |
- 1 hoodie |
- 1 hoodie |
|
| After |
8 u |
1 u |
7 u |
Since Simon and Ian each bought an identical hoodie, 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 Simon had left
= 8 u
= 8 x 7
= $56
Cost of the hoodie
= 94 - 56
= $38
Answer(s): $38
