PSLEJack and Caden shared the total cost of a present. Jack paid $28 more than
49 of the cost of the present. Caden paid $77. How much did the present cost?
Jack |
Caden |
Total |
4 u + 28 |
5 u - 28 = 77 |
9 u |
Total amount paid = 9 u
Amount that Jack paid = 4 u + 28
Amount that Caden paid = 5 u - 28 = 77
5 u = 77 + 28 = 105
1 u = 105 ÷ 5 = 21
Cost of the present
= 9 u
= 9 x 21
= $189
Answer(s): $189