Cole had $40 more than Gabriel. After each of them bought an identical hoodie from a shop. Cole was left with 6 times as much money as Gabriel. Given that Cole had $69 at first, how much did each hoodie cost?
| |
Cole |
Gabriel |
Difference |
| Before |
$69 |
|
$40 |
| Change |
- 1 hoodie |
- 1 hoodie |
|
| After |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
Since Cole and Gabriel each bought an identical hoodie, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
5 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 5 = 8
Amount that Cole had left
= 6 u
= 6 x 8
= $48
Cost of the hoodie
= 69 - 48
= $21
Answer(s): $21
