Howard had $24 more than Sam. After each of them bought an identical skirt from a shop. Howard was left with 5 times as much money as Sam. Given that Howard had $58 at first, how much did each skirt cost?
| |
Howard |
Sam |
Difference |
| Before |
$58 |
|
$24 |
| Change |
- 1 skirt |
- 1 skirt |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since Howard and Sam each bought an identical skirt, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Amount that Howard had left
= 5 u
= 5 x 6
= $30
Cost of the skirt
= 58 - 30
= $28
Answer(s): $28
