PSLETom and Lui shared the total cost of a souvenir. Tom paid $36 more than
47 of the cost of the souvenir. Lui paid $72. How much did the souvenir cost?
Tom |
Lui |
Total |
4 u + 36 |
3 u - 36 = 72 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Tom paid = 4 u + 36
Amount that Lui paid = 3 u - 36 = 72
3 u = 72 + 36 = 108
1 u = 108 ÷ 3 = 36
Cost of the souvenir
= 7 u
= 7 x 36
= $252
Answer(s): $252