Wesley had $35 more than Jeremy. After each of them bought an identical hoodie from a shop. Wesley was left with 8 times as much money as Jeremy. Given that Wesley had $70 at first, how much did each hoodie cost?
| |
Wesley |
Jeremy |
Difference |
| Before |
$70 |
|
$35 |
| Change |
- 1 hoodie |
- 1 hoodie |
|
| After |
8 u |
1 u |
7 u |
Since Wesley and Jeremy each bought an identical hoodie, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
7 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 7 = 5
Amount that Wesley had left
= 8 u
= 8 x 5
= $40
Cost of the hoodie
= 70 - 40
= $30
Answer(s): $30
