PSLELuke and Asher shared the total cost of a gift. Luke paid $18 more than
49 of the cost of the gift. Asher paid $27. How much did the gift cost?
Luke |
Asher |
Total |
4 u + 18 |
5 u - 18 = 27 |
9 u |
Total amount paid = 9 u
Amount that Luke paid = 4 u + 18
Amount that Asher paid = 5 u - 18 = 27
5 u = 27 + 18 = 45
1 u = 45 ÷ 5 = 9
Cost of the gift
= 9 u
= 9 x 9
= $81
Answer(s): $81