PSLEAsher and Eric shared the total cost of a present. Asher paid $18 more than
47 of the cost of the present. Eric paid $48. How much did the present cost?
Asher |
Eric |
Total |
4 u + 18 |
3 u - 18 = 48 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Asher paid = 4 u + 18
Amount that Eric paid = 3 u - 18 = 48
3 u = 48 + 18 = 66
1 u = 66 ÷ 3 = 22
Cost of the present
= 7 u
= 7 x 22
= $154
Answer(s): $154