PSLEBrandon and Reggie shared the total cost of a present. Brandon paid $32 more than
25 of the cost of the present. Reggie paid $67. How much did the present cost?
Brandon |
Reggie |
Total |
2 u + 32 |
3 u - 32 = 67 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Brandon paid = 2 u + 32
Amount that Reggie paid = 3 u - 32 = 67
3 u = 67 + 32 = 99
1 u = 99 ÷ 3 = 33
Cost of the present
= 5 u
= 5 x 33
= $165
Answer(s): $165