PSLEFred and Oscar shared the total cost of a souvenir. Fred paid $37 more than
25 of the cost of the souvenir. Oscar paid $32. How much did the souvenir cost?
Fred |
Oscar |
Total |
2 u + 37 |
3 u - 37 = 32 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Fred paid = 2 u + 37
Amount that Oscar paid = 3 u - 37 = 32
3 u = 32 + 37 = 69
1 u = 69 ÷ 3 = 23
Cost of the souvenir
= 5 u
= 5 x 23
= $115
Answer(s): $115