PSLELiam and Zeph shared the total cost of a gift. Liam paid $24 more than
25 of the cost of the gift. Zeph paid $72. How much did the gift cost?
Liam |
Zeph |
Total |
2 u + 24 |
3 u - 24 = 72 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Liam paid = 2 u + 24
Amount that Zeph paid = 3 u - 24 = 72
3 u = 72 + 24 = 96
1 u = 96 ÷ 3 = 32
Cost of the gift
= 5 u
= 5 x 32
= $160
Answer(s): $160