PSLEPaul and Dylan shared the total cost of a souvenir. Paul paid $29 less than
27 of the cost of the souvenir. Dylan paid $44. How much did the souvenir cost?
Paul |
Dylan |
Total |
2 u - 29 |
5 u + 29 = 44 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Paul paid = 2 u - 29
Amount that Dylan paid = 5 u + 29 = 44
5 u = 44 - 29 = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 5 = 3
Cost of the souvenir
= 7 u
= 7 x 3
= $21
Answer(s): $21