Brandon had $30 more than Bobby. After each of them bought an identical blouse from a shop. Brandon was left with 6 times as much money as Bobby. Given that Brandon had $77 at first, how much did each blouse cost?
| |
Brandon |
Bobby |
Difference |
| Before |
$77 |
|
$30 |
| Change |
- 1 blouse |
- 1 blouse |
|
| After |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
Since Brandon and Bobby each bought an identical blouse, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
5 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 5 = 6
Amount that Brandon had left
= 6 u
= 6 x 6
= $36
Cost of the blouse
= 77 - 36
= $41
Answer(s): $41
