PSLEKen and Ivan shared the total cost of a present. Ken paid $45 less than
47 of the cost of the present. Ivan paid $84. How much did the present cost?
Ken |
Ivan |
Total |
4 u - 45 |
3 u + 45 = 84 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Ken paid = 4 u - 45
Amount that Ivan paid = 3 u + 45 = 84
3 u = 84 - 45 = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 3 = 13
Cost of the present
= 7 u
= 7 x 13
= $91
Answer(s): $91