Cody had $14 more than Neave. After each of them bought an identical cardigan from a shop. Cody was left with 3 times as much money as Neave. Given that Cody had $39 at first, how much did each cardigan cost?
| |
Cody |
Neave |
Difference |
| Before |
$39 |
|
$14 |
| Change |
- 1 cardigan |
- 1 cardigan |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Since Cody and Neave each bought an identical cardigan, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Amount that Cody had left
= 3 u
= 3 x 7
= $21
Cost of the cardigan
= 39 - 21
= $18
Answer(s): $18
