PSLEBilly and Harry shared the total cost of a present. Billy paid $22 more than
49 of the cost of the present. Harry paid $83. How much did the present cost?
Billy |
Harry |
Total |
4 u + 22 |
5 u - 22 = 83 |
9 u |
Total amount paid = 9 u
Amount that Billy paid = 4 u + 22
Amount that Harry paid = 5 u - 22 = 83
5 u = 83 + 22 = 105
1 u = 105 ÷ 5 = 21
Cost of the present
= 9 u
= 9 x 21
= $189
Answer(s): $189