PSLEJapheth and Ryan shared the total cost of a present. Japheth paid $31 less than
211 of the cost of the present. Ryan paid $85. How much did the present cost?
Japheth |
Ryan |
Total |
2 u - 31 |
9 u + 31 = 85 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Japheth paid = 2 u - 31
Amount that Ryan paid = 9 u + 31 = 85
9 u = 85 - 31 = 54
1 u = 54 ÷ 9 = 6
Cost of the present
= 11 u
= 11 x 6
= $66
Answer(s): $66