PSLEOliver and Nick shared the total cost of a present. Oliver paid $31 more than
25 of the cost of the present. Nick paid $26. How much did the present cost?
Oliver |
Nick |
Total |
2 u + 31 |
3 u - 31 = 26 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Oliver paid = 2 u + 31
Amount that Nick paid = 3 u - 31 = 26
3 u = 26 + 31 = 57
1 u = 57 ÷ 3 = 19
Cost of the present
= 5 u
= 5 x 19
= $95
Answer(s): $95