PSLEOscar and Seth shared the total cost of a present. Oscar paid $32 more than
25 of the cost of the present. Seth paid $88. How much did the present cost?
Oscar |
Seth |
Total |
2 u + 32 |
3 u - 32 = 88 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Oscar paid = 2 u + 32
Amount that Seth paid = 3 u - 32 = 88
3 u = 88 + 32 = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 3 = 40
Cost of the present
= 5 u
= 5 x 40
= $200
Answer(s): $200