PSLEHarry and Oliver shared the total cost of a souvenir. Harry paid $18 less than
27 of the cost of the souvenir. Oliver paid $38. How much did the souvenir cost?
Harry |
Oliver |
Total |
2 u - 18 |
5 u + 18 = 38 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Harry paid = 2 u - 18
Amount that Oliver paid = 5 u + 18 = 38
5 u = 38 - 18 = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 5 = 4
Cost of the souvenir
= 7 u
= 7 x 4
= $28
Answer(s): $28