PSLEFred and Caden shared the total cost of a present. Fred paid $18 less than
29 of the cost of the present. Caden paid $46. How much did the present cost?
Fred |
Caden |
Total |
2 u - 18 |
7 u + 18 = 46 |
9 u |
Total amount paid = 9 u
Amount that Fred paid = 2 u - 18
Amount that Caden paid = 7 u + 18 = 46
7 u = 46 - 18 = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 7 = 4
Cost of the present
= 9 u
= 9 x 4
= $36
Answer(s): $36