PSLEGabriel and Sam shared the total cost of a gift. Gabriel paid $24 more than
411 of the cost of the gift. Sam paid $88. How much did the gift cost?
Gabriel |
Sam |
Total |
4 u + 24 |
7 u - 24 = 88 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Gabriel paid = 4 u + 24
Amount that Sam paid = 7 u - 24 = 88
7 u = 88 + 24 = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 7 = 16
Cost of the gift
= 11 u
= 11 x 16
= $176
Answer(s): $176