PSLECole and Asher shared the total cost of a present. Cole paid $15 more than
47 of the cost of the present. Asher paid $63. How much did the present cost?
Cole |
Asher |
Total |
4 u + 15 |
3 u - 15 = 63 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Cole paid = 4 u + 15
Amount that Asher paid = 3 u - 15 = 63
3 u = 63 + 15 = 78
1 u = 78 ÷ 3 = 26
Cost of the present
= 7 u
= 7 x 26
= $182
Answer(s): $182