PSLEOliver and Japheth shared the total cost of a souvenir. Oliver paid $18 less than
25 of the cost of the souvenir. Japheth paid $51. How much did the souvenir cost?
Oliver |
Japheth |
Total |
2 u - 18 |
3 u + 18 = 51 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Oliver paid = 2 u - 18
Amount that Japheth paid = 3 u + 18 = 51
3 u = 51 - 18 = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 3 = 11
Cost of the souvenir
= 5 u
= 5 x 11
= $55
Answer(s): $55