PSLESimon and Lee shared the total cost of a present. Simon paid $49 less than
25 of the cost of the present. Lee paid $91. How much did the present cost?
Simon |
Lee |
Total |
2 u - 49 |
3 u + 49 = 91 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Simon paid = 2 u - 49
Amount that Lee paid = 3 u + 49 = 91
3 u = 91 - 49 = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 3 = 14
Cost of the present
= 5 u
= 5 x 14
= $70
Answer(s): $70