PSLEAhmad and Rael shared the total cost of a present. Ahmad paid $43 less than
27 of the cost of the present. Rael paid $78. How much did the present cost?
Ahmad |
Rael |
Total |
2 u - 43 |
5 u + 43 = 78 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Ahmad paid = 2 u - 43
Amount that Rael paid = 5 u + 43 = 78
5 u = 78 - 43 = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 5 = 7
Cost of the present
= 7 u
= 7 x 7
= $49
Answer(s): $49