PSLEOliver and Archie shared the total cost of a gift. Oliver paid $47 more than
25 of the cost of the gift. Archie paid $55. How much did the gift cost?
Oliver |
Archie |
Total |
2 u + 47 |
3 u - 47 = 55 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Oliver paid = 2 u + 47
Amount that Archie paid = 3 u - 47 = 55
3 u = 55 + 47 = 102
1 u = 102 ÷ 3 = 34
Cost of the gift
= 5 u
= 5 x 34
= $170
Answer(s): $170