Luis had $25 more than Cody. After each of them bought an identical blouse from a shop. Luis was left with 6 times as much money as Cody. Given that Luis had $76 at first, how much did each blouse cost?
| |
Luis |
Cody |
Difference |
| Before |
$76 |
|
$25 |
| Change |
- 1 blouse |
- 1 blouse |
|
| After |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
Since Luis and Cody each bought an identical blouse, 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 Luis had left
= 6 u
= 6 x 5
= $30
Cost of the blouse
= 76 - 30
= $46
Answer(s): $46
