PSLERael and Perry shared the total cost of a present. Rael paid $19 more than
411 of the cost of the present. Perry paid $86. How much did the present cost?
Rael |
Perry |
Total |
4 u + 19 |
7 u - 19 = 86 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Rael paid = 4 u + 19
Amount that Perry paid = 7 u - 19 = 86
7 u = 86 + 19 = 105
1 u = 105 ÷ 7 = 15
Cost of the present
= 11 u
= 11 x 15
= $165
Answer(s): $165