PSLEZane and Lui shared the total cost of a present. Zane paid $40 more than
47 of the cost of the present. Lui paid $77. How much did the present cost?
Zane |
Lui |
Total |
4 u + 40 |
3 u - 40 = 77 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Zane paid = 4 u + 40
Amount that Lui paid = 3 u - 40 = 77
3 u = 77 + 40 = 117
1 u = 117 ÷ 3 = 39
Cost of the present
= 7 u
= 7 x 39
= $273
Answer(s): $273