PSLEBobby and Cole shared the total cost of a present. Bobby paid $33 less than
27 of the cost of the present. Cole paid $58. How much did the present cost?
Bobby |
Cole |
Total |
2 u - 33 |
5 u + 33 = 58 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Bobby paid = 2 u - 33
Amount that Cole paid = 5 u + 33 = 58
5 u = 58 - 33 = 25
1 u = 25 ÷ 5 = 5
Cost of the present
= 7 u
= 7 x 5
= $35
Answer(s): $35