Gabriel had $72 more than Ryan. After each of them bought an identical blouse from a shop. Gabriel was left with 7 times as much money as Ryan. Given that Gabriel had $122 at first, how much did each blouse cost?
| |
Gabriel |
Ryan |
Difference |
| Before |
$122 |
|
$72 |
| Change |
- 1 blouse |
- 1 blouse |
|
| After |
7 u |
1 u |
6 u |
Since Gabriel and Ryan each bought an identical blouse, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
6 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 6 = 12
Amount that Gabriel had left
= 7 u
= 7 x 12
= $84
Cost of the blouse
= 122 - 84
= $38
Answer(s): $38
