PSLEPeter and Luke shared the total cost of a present. Peter paid $49 more than
25 of the cost of the present. Luke paid $62. How much did the present cost?
Peter |
Luke |
Total |
2 u + 49 |
3 u - 49 = 62 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Peter paid = 2 u + 49
Amount that Luke paid = 3 u - 49 = 62
3 u = 62 + 49 = 111
1 u = 111 ÷ 3 = 37
Cost of the present
= 5 u
= 5 x 37
= $185
Answer(s): $185