PSLEVincent and Perry shared the total cost of a gift. Vincent paid $38 more than
211 of the cost of the gift. Perry paid $52. How much did the gift cost?
Vincent |
Perry |
Total |
2 u + 38 |
9 u - 38 = 52 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Vincent paid = 2 u + 38
Amount that Perry paid = 9 u - 38 = 52
9 u = 52 + 38 = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 9 = 10
Cost of the gift
= 11 u
= 11 x 10
= $110
Answer(s): $110