Jenson had $25 more than Harry. After each of them bought an identical shirt from a shop. Jenson was left with 6 times as much money as Harry. Given that Jenson had $57 at first, how much did each shirt cost?
| |
Jenson |
Harry |
Difference |
| Before |
$57 |
|
$25 |
| Change |
- 1 shirt |
- 1 shirt |
|
| After |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
Since Jenson and Harry each bought an identical shirt, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
5 u = 25
1 u = 25 ÷ 5 = 5
Amount that Jenson had left
= 6 u
= 6 x 5
= $30
Cost of the shirt
= 57 - 30
= $27
Answer(s): $27
