PSLEPeter and Pierre shared the total cost of a gift. Peter paid $16 more than
47 of the cost of the gift. Pierre paid $47. How much did the gift cost?
Peter |
Pierre |
Total |
4 u + 16 |
3 u - 16 = 47 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Peter paid = 4 u + 16
Amount that Pierre paid = 3 u - 16 = 47
3 u = 47 + 16 = 63
1 u = 63 ÷ 3 = 21
Cost of the gift
= 7 u
= 7 x 21
= $147
Answer(s): $147