PSLEBen and Charlie shared the total cost of a gift. Ben paid $30 more than
49 of the cost of the gift. Charlie paid $80. How much did the gift cost?
Ben |
Charlie |
Total |
4 u + 30 |
5 u - 30 = 80 |
9 u |
Total amount paid = 9 u
Amount that Ben paid = 4 u + 30
Amount that Charlie paid = 5 u - 30 = 80
5 u = 80 + 30 = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 5 = 22
Cost of the gift
= 9 u
= 9 x 22
= $198
Answer(s): $198