PSLECole and Julian shared the total cost of a present. Cole paid $23 more than
411 of the cost of the present. Julian paid $89. How much did the present cost?
Cole |
Julian |
Total |
4 u + 23 |
7 u - 23 = 89 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Cole paid = 4 u + 23
Amount that Julian paid = 7 u - 23 = 89
7 u = 89 + 23 = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 7 = 16
Cost of the present
= 11 u
= 11 x 16
= $176
Answer(s): $176