PSLEFred and Zeph shared the total cost of a gift. Fred paid $30 more than
27 of the cost of the gift. Zeph paid $80. How much did the gift cost?
Fred |
Zeph |
Total |
2 u + 30 |
5 u - 30 = 80 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Fred paid = 2 u + 30
Amount that Zeph paid = 5 u - 30 = 80
5 u = 80 + 30 = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 5 = 22
Cost of the gift
= 7 u
= 7 x 22
= $154
Answer(s): $154