PSLEGeorge and Bobby shared the total cost of a present. George paid $48 less than
29 of the cost of the present. Bobby paid $69. How much did the present cost?
George |
Bobby |
Total |
2 u - 48 |
7 u + 48 = 69 |
9 u |
Total amount paid = 9 u
Amount that George paid = 2 u - 48
Amount that Bobby paid = 7 u + 48 = 69
7 u = 69 - 48 = 21
1 u = 21 ÷ 7 = 3
Cost of the present
= 9 u
= 9 x 3
= $27
Answer(s): $27