PSLEHoward and Fabian shared the total cost of a gift. Howard paid $35 less than
211 of the cost of the gift. Fabian paid $62. How much did the gift cost?
Howard |
Fabian |
Total |
2 u - 35 |
9 u + 35 = 62 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Howard paid = 2 u - 35
Amount that Fabian paid = 9 u + 35 = 62
9 u = 62 - 35 = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 9 = 3
Cost of the gift
= 11 u
= 11 x 3
= $33
Answer(s): $33