PSLELuke and Will shared the total cost of a present. Luke paid $34 more than
211 of the cost of the present. Will paid $38. How much did the present cost?
Luke |
Will |
Total |
2 u + 34 |
9 u - 34 = 38 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Luke paid = 2 u + 34
Amount that Will paid = 9 u - 34 = 38
9 u = 38 + 34 = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 9 = 8
Cost of the present
= 11 u
= 11 x 8
= $88
Answer(s): $88