PSLEBilly and Carl shared the total cost of a present. Billy paid $25 less than
211 of the cost of the present. Carl paid $61. How much did the present cost?
Billy |
Carl |
Total |
2 u - 25 |
9 u + 25 = 61 |
11 u |
Total amount paid = 11 u
Amount that Billy paid = 2 u - 25
Amount that Carl paid = 9 u + 25 = 61
9 u = 61 - 25 = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 9 = 4
Cost of the present
= 11 u
= 11 x 4
= $44
Answer(s): $44