PSLERyan and Zeph shared the total cost of a souvenir. Ryan paid $27 less than
47 of the cost of the souvenir. Zeph paid $87. How much did the souvenir cost?
Ryan |
Zeph |
Total |
4 u - 27 |
3 u + 27 = 87 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Ryan paid = 4 u - 27
Amount that Zeph paid = 3 u + 27 = 87
3 u = 87 - 27 = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 3 = 20
Cost of the souvenir
= 7 u
= 7 x 20
= $140
Answer(s): $140