PSLEPeter and Gabriel shared the total cost of a souvenir. Peter paid $42 more than
211 of the cost of the souvenir. Gabriel paid $57. How much did the souvenir cost?
Peter |
Gabriel |
Total |
2 u + 42 |
9 u - 42 = 57 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Peter paid = 2 u + 42
Amount that Gabriel paid = 9 u - 42 = 57
9 u = 57 + 42 = 99
1 u = 99 ÷ 9 = 11
Cost of the souvenir
= 11 u
= 11 x 11
= $121
Answer(s): $121