PSLEElijah and Glen shared the total cost of a souvenir. Elijah paid $20 less than
25 of the cost of the souvenir. Glen paid $35. How much did the souvenir cost?
Elijah |
Glen |
Total |
2 u - 20 |
3 u + 20 = 35 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Elijah paid = 2 u - 20
Amount that Glen paid = 3 u + 20 = 35
3 u = 35 - 20 = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Cost of the souvenir
= 5 u
= 5 x 5
= $25
Answer(s): $25