PSLEValen and Michael shared the total cost of a present. Valen paid $16 more than
411 of the cost of the present. Michael paid $40. How much did the present cost?
Valen |
Michael |
Total |
4 u + 16 |
7 u - 16 = 40 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Valen paid = 4 u + 16
Amount that Michael paid = 7 u - 16 = 40
7 u = 40 + 16 = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 7 = 8
Cost of the present
= 11 u
= 11 x 8
= $88
Answer(s): $88