PSLESeth and Flynn shared the total cost of a present. Seth paid $30 less than
25 of the cost of the present. Flynn paid $99. How much did the present cost?
Seth |
Flynn |
Total |
2 u - 30 |
3 u + 30 = 99 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Seth paid = 2 u - 30
Amount that Flynn paid = 3 u + 30 = 99
3 u = 99 - 30 = 69
1 u = 69 ÷ 3 = 23
Cost of the present
= 5 u
= 5 x 23
= $115
Answer(s): $115