PSLECarl and Xavier shared the total cost of a present. Carl paid $18 more than
25 of the cost of the present. Xavier paid $42. How much did the present cost?
Carl |
Xavier |
Total |
2 u + 18 |
3 u - 18 = 42 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Carl paid = 2 u + 18
Amount that Xavier paid = 3 u - 18 = 42
3 u = 42 + 18 = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 3 = 20
Cost of the present
= 5 u
= 5 x 20
= $100
Answer(s): $100