Rael had $48 more than Justin. After each of them bought an identical hoodie from a shop. Rael was left with 7 times as much money as Justin. Given that Rael had $78 at first, how much did each hoodie cost?
| |
Rael |
Justin |
Difference |
| Before |
$78 |
|
$48 |
| Change |
- 1 hoodie |
- 1 hoodie |
|
| After |
7 u |
1 u |
6 u |
Since Rael and Justin each bought an identical hoodie, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
6 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 6 = 8
Amount that Rael had left
= 7 u
= 7 x 8
= $56
Cost of the hoodie
= 78 - 56
= $22
Answer(s): $22
