PSLEBilly and Owen shared the total cost of a souvenir. Billy paid $44 more than
25 of the cost of the souvenir. Owen paid $76. How much did the souvenir cost?
Billy |
Owen |
Total |
2 u + 44 |
3 u - 44 = 76 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Billy paid = 2 u + 44
Amount that Owen paid = 3 u - 44 = 76
3 u = 76 + 44 = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 3 = 40
Cost of the souvenir
= 5 u
= 5 x 40
= $200
Answer(s): $200