John had $42 more than Asher. After each of them bought an identical cardigan from a shop. John was left with 8 times as much money as Asher. Given that John had $96 at first, how much did each cardigan cost?
| |
John |
Asher |
Difference |
| Before |
$96 |
|
$42 |
| Change |
- 1 cardigan |
- 1 cardigan |
|
| After |
8 u |
1 u |
7 u |
Since John and Asher each bought an identical cardigan, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
7 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 7 = 6
Amount that John had left
= 8 u
= 8 x 6
= $48
Cost of the cardigan
= 96 - 48
= $48
Answer(s): $48
