PSLEHoward and Ben shared the total cost of a gift. Howard paid $36 less than
47 of the cost of the gift. Ben paid $72. How much did the gift cost?
Howard |
Ben |
Total |
4 u - 36 |
3 u + 36 = 72 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Howard paid = 4 u - 36
Amount that Ben paid = 3 u + 36 = 72
3 u = 72 - 36 = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 3 = 12
Cost of the gift
= 7 u
= 7 x 12
= $84
Answer(s): $84