PSLEEthan and Bobby shared the total cost of a present. Ethan paid $16 less than
25 of the cost of the present. Bobby paid $55. How much did the present cost?
Ethan |
Bobby |
Total |
2 u - 16 |
3 u + 16 = 55 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Ethan paid = 2 u - 16
Amount that Bobby paid = 3 u + 16 = 55
3 u = 55 - 16 = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 3 = 13
Cost of the present
= 5 u
= 5 x 13
= $65
Answer(s): $65