PSLEHarry and Dylan shared the total cost of a present. Harry paid $31 less than
411 of the cost of the present. Dylan paid $52. How much did the present cost?
Harry |
Dylan |
Total |
4 u - 31 |
7 u + 31 = 52 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Harry paid = 4 u - 31
Amount that Dylan paid = 7 u + 31 = 52
7 u = 52 - 31 = 21
1 u = 21 ÷ 7 = 3
Cost of the present
= 11 u
= 11 x 3
= $33
Answer(s): $33