Michael had $20 more than Tom. After each of them bought an identical hoodie from a shop. Michael was left with 5 times as much money as Tom. Given that Michael had $49 at first, how much did each hoodie cost?
| |
Michael |
Tom |
Difference |
| Before |
$49 |
|
$20 |
| Change |
- 1 hoodie |
- 1 hoodie |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since Michael and Tom each bought an identical hoodie, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
4 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
Amount that Michael had left
= 5 u
= 5 x 5
= $25
Cost of the hoodie
= 49 - 25
= $24
Answer(s): $24
