PSLELuke and Ian shared the total cost of a souvenir. Luke paid $44 less than
47 of the cost of the souvenir. Ian paid $62. How much did the souvenir cost?
Luke |
Ian |
Total |
4 u - 44 |
3 u + 44 = 62 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Luke paid = 4 u - 44
Amount that Ian paid = 3 u + 44 = 62
3 u = 62 - 44 = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Cost of the souvenir
= 7 u
= 7 x 6
= $42
Answer(s): $42