PSLEArchie and Jack shared the total cost of a gift. Archie paid $21 more than
25 of the cost of the gift. Jack paid $48. How much did the gift cost?
Archie |
Jack |
Total |
2 u + 21 |
3 u - 21 = 48 |
5 u |
Total amount paid = 5 u
Amount that Archie paid = 2 u + 21
Amount that Jack paid = 3 u - 21 = 48
3 u = 48 + 21 = 69
1 u = 69 ÷ 3 = 23
Cost of the gift
= 5 u
= 5 x 23
= $115
Answer(s): $115