Sean had $36 more than Brandon. After each of them bought an identical shirt from a shop. Sean was left with 5 times as much money as Brandon. Given that Sean had $83 at first, how much did each shirt cost?
| |
Sean |
Brandon |
Difference |
| Before |
$83 |
|
$36 |
| Change |
- 1 shirt |
- 1 shirt |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since Sean and Brandon each bought an identical shirt, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
4 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 4 = 9
Amount that Sean had left
= 5 u
= 5 x 9
= $45
Cost of the shirt
= 83 - 45
= $38
Answer(s): $38
