PSLEGlen and Peter shared the total cost of a present. Glen paid $24 more than
25 of the cost of the present. Peter paid $87. How much did the present cost?
Glen |
Peter |
Total |
2 u + 24 |
3 u - 24 = 87 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Glen paid = 2 u + 24
Amount that Peter paid = 3 u - 24 = 87
3 u = 87 + 24 = 111
1 u = 111 ÷ 3 = 37
Cost of the present
= 5 u
= 5 x 37
= $185
Answer(s): $185