PSLECaden and Zeph shared the total cost of a souvenir. Caden paid $44 less than
49 of the cost of the souvenir. Zeph paid $84. How much did the souvenir cost?
Caden |
Zeph |
Total |
4 u - 44 |
5 u + 44 = 84 |
9 u |
Total amount paid = 9 u
Amount that Caden paid = 4 u - 44
Amount that Zeph paid = 5 u + 44 = 84
5 u = 84 - 44 = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 5 = 8
Cost of the souvenir
= 9 u
= 9 x 8
= $72
Answer(s): $72