PSLECaden and Archie shared the total cost of a gift. Caden paid $17 less than
47 of the cost of the gift. Archie paid $26. How much did the gift cost?
Caden |
Archie |
Total |
4 u - 17 |
3 u + 17 = 26 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Caden paid = 4 u - 17
Amount that Archie paid = 3 u + 17 = 26
3 u = 26 - 17 = 9
1 u = 9 ÷ 3 = 3
Cost of the gift
= 7 u
= 7 x 3
= $21
Answer(s): $21