PSLEMark and Andy shared the total cost of a souvenir. Mark paid $36 less than
25 of the cost of the souvenir. Andy paid $66. How much did the souvenir cost?
Mark |
Andy |
Total |
2 u - 36 |
3 u + 36 = 66 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Mark paid = 2 u - 36
Amount that Andy paid = 3 u + 36 = 66
3 u = 66 - 36 = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 3 = 10
Cost of the souvenir
= 5 u
= 5 x 10
= $50
Answer(s): $50