PSLEPierre and Elijah shared the total cost of a present. Pierre paid $19 more than
27 of the cost of the present. Elijah paid $91. How much did the present cost?
Pierre |
Elijah |
Total |
2 u + 19 |
5 u - 19 = 91 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Pierre paid = 2 u + 19
Amount that Elijah paid = 5 u - 19 = 91
5 u = 91 + 19 = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 5 = 22
Cost of the present
= 7 u
= 7 x 22
= $154
Answer(s): $154