PSLEPerry and George shared the total cost of a present. Perry paid $33 less than
25 of the cost of the present. George paid $48. How much did the present cost?
Perry |
George |
Total |
2 u - 33 |
3 u + 33 = 48 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Perry paid = 2 u - 33
Amount that George paid = 3 u + 33 = 48
3 u = 48 - 33 = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Cost of the present
= 5 u
= 5 x 5
= $25
Answer(s): $25