PSLESeth and Xavier shared the total cost of a gift. Seth paid $21 less than
27 of the cost of the gift. Xavier paid $96. How much did the gift cost?
Seth |
Xavier |
Total |
2 u - 21 |
5 u + 21 = 96 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Seth paid = 2 u - 21
Amount that Xavier paid = 5 u + 21 = 96
5 u = 96 - 21 = 75
1 u = 75 ÷ 5 = 15
Cost of the gift
= 7 u
= 7 x 15
= $105
Answer(s): $105