PSLEBobby and Daniel shared the total cost of a present. Bobby paid $31 less than
29 of the cost of the present. Daniel paid $52. How much did the present cost?
Bobby |
Daniel |
Total |
2 u - 31 |
7 u + 31 = 52 |
9 u |
Total amount paid = 9 u
Amount that Bobby paid = 2 u - 31
Amount that Daniel paid = 7 u + 31 = 52
7 u = 52 - 31 = 21
1 u = 21 ÷ 7 = 3
Cost of the present
= 9 u
= 9 x 3
= $27
Answer(s): $27