PSLENick and Vaidev shared the total cost of a present. Nick paid $31 more than
411 of the cost of the present. Vaidev paid $46. How much did the present cost?
Nick |
Vaidev |
Total |
4 u + 31 |
7 u - 31 = 46 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Nick paid = 4 u + 31
Amount that Vaidev paid = 7 u - 31 = 46
7 u = 46 + 31 = 77
1 u = 77 ÷ 7 = 11
Cost of the present
= 11 u
= 11 x 11
= $121
Answer(s): $121