PSLEMichael and Cole shared the total cost of a present. Michael paid $16 less than
211 of the cost of the present. Cole paid $52. How much did the present cost?
Michael |
Cole |
Total |
2 u - 16 |
9 u + 16 = 52 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Michael paid = 2 u - 16
Amount that Cole paid = 9 u + 16 = 52
9 u = 52 - 16 = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 9 = 4
Cost of the present
= 11 u
= 11 x 4
= $44
Answer(s): $44