PSLETommy and Tom shared the total cost of a present. Tommy paid $46 more than
49 of the cost of the present. Tom paid $69. How much did the present cost?
Tommy |
Tom |
Total |
4 u + 46 |
5 u - 46 = 69 |
9 u |
Total amount paid = 9 u
Amount that Tommy paid = 4 u + 46
Amount that Tom paid = 5 u - 46 = 69
5 u = 69 + 46 = 115
1 u = 115 ÷ 5 = 23
Cost of the present
= 9 u
= 9 x 23
= $207
Answer(s): $207