PSLEMark and Lee shared the total cost of a souvenir. Mark paid $24 less than
29 of the cost of the souvenir. Lee paid $66. How much did the souvenir cost?
Mark |
Lee |
Total |
2 u - 24 |
7 u + 24 = 66 |
9 u |
Total amount paid = 9 u
Amount that Mark paid = 2 u - 24
Amount that Lee paid = 7 u + 24 = 66
7 u = 66 - 24 = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 7 = 6
Cost of the souvenir
= 9 u
= 9 x 6
= $54
Answer(s): $54