PSLEXavier and Neave shared the total cost of a souvenir. Xavier paid $49 more than
27 of the cost of the souvenir. Neave paid $41. How much did the souvenir cost?
Xavier |
Neave |
Total |
2 u + 49 |
5 u - 49 = 41 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Xavier paid = 2 u + 49
Amount that Neave paid = 5 u - 49 = 41
5 u = 41 + 49 = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 5 = 18
Cost of the souvenir
= 7 u
= 7 x 18
= $126
Answer(s): $126