PSLEWarren and Albert shared the total cost of a souvenir. Warren paid $27 less than
25 of the cost of the souvenir. Albert paid $87. How much did the souvenir cost?
Warren |
Albert |
Total |
2 u - 27 |
3 u + 27 = 87 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Warren paid = 2 u - 27
Amount that Albert paid = 3 u + 27 = 87
3 u = 87 - 27 = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 3 = 20
Cost of the souvenir
= 5 u
= 5 x 20
= $100
Answer(s): $100