PSLEAlbert and Wesley shared the total cost of a present. Albert paid $40 less than
29 of the cost of the present. Wesley paid $61. How much did the present cost?
Albert |
Wesley |
Total |
2 u - 40 |
7 u + 40 = 61 |
9 u |
Total amount paid = 9 u
Amount that Albert paid = 2 u - 40
Amount that Wesley paid = 7 u + 40 = 61
7 u = 61 - 40 = 21
1 u = 21 ÷ 7 = 3
Cost of the present
= 9 u
= 9 x 3
= $27
Answer(s): $27