PSLEHoward and Zane shared the total cost of a gift. Howard paid $29 less than
49 of the cost of the gift. Zane paid $59. How much did the gift cost?
Howard |
Zane |
Total |
4 u - 29 |
5 u + 29 = 59 |
9 u |
Total amount paid = 9 u
Amount that Howard paid = 4 u - 29
Amount that Zane paid = 5 u + 29 = 59
5 u = 59 - 29 = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 5 = 6
Cost of the gift
= 9 u
= 9 x 6
= $54
Answer(s): $54