PSLEOwen and Sam shared the total cost of a present. Owen paid $25 less than
29 of the cost of the present. Sam paid $81. How much did the present cost?
Owen |
Sam |
Total |
2 u - 25 |
7 u + 25 = 81 |
9 u |
Total amount paid = 9 u
Amount that Owen paid = 2 u - 25
Amount that Sam paid = 7 u + 25 = 81
7 u = 81 - 25 = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 7 = 8
Cost of the present
= 9 u
= 9 x 8
= $72
Answer(s): $72