PSLEPierre and Bobby shared the total cost of a souvenir. Pierre paid $41 less than
47 of the cost of the souvenir. Bobby paid $77. How much did the souvenir cost?
Pierre |
Bobby |
Total |
4 u - 41 |
3 u + 41 = 77 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Pierre paid = 4 u - 41
Amount that Bobby paid = 3 u + 41 = 77
3 u = 77 - 41 = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 3 = 12
Cost of the souvenir
= 7 u
= 7 x 12
= $84
Answer(s): $84