PSLEArchie and Andy shared the total cost of a present. Archie paid $15 less than
411 of the cost of the present. Andy paid $43. How much did the present cost?
Archie |
Andy |
Total |
4 u - 15 |
7 u + 15 = 43 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Archie paid = 4 u - 15
Amount that Andy paid = 7 u + 15 = 43
7 u = 43 - 15 = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 7 = 4
Cost of the present
= 11 u
= 11 x 4
= $44
Answer(s): $44