PSLEBobby and Paul shared the total cost of a souvenir. Bobby paid $24 less than
27 of the cost of the souvenir. Paul paid $64. How much did the souvenir cost?
Bobby |
Paul |
Total |
2 u - 24 |
5 u + 24 = 64 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Bobby paid = 2 u - 24
Amount that Paul paid = 5 u + 24 = 64
5 u = 64 - 24 = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 5 = 8
Cost of the souvenir
= 7 u
= 7 x 8
= $56
Answer(s): $56