PSLEZane and Vincent shared the total cost of a souvenir. Zane paid $16 less than
25 of the cost of the souvenir. Vincent paid $49. How much did the souvenir cost?
Zane |
Vincent |
Total |
2 u - 16 |
3 u + 16 = 49 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Zane paid = 2 u - 16
Amount that Vincent paid = 3 u + 16 = 49
3 u = 49 - 16 = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 3 = 11
Cost of the souvenir
= 5 u
= 5 x 11
= $55
Answer(s): $55