PSLEVincent and Ken shared the total cost of a present. Vincent paid $19 more than
47 of the cost of the present. Ken paid $98. How much did the present cost?
Vincent |
Ken |
Total |
4 u + 19 |
3 u - 19 = 98 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Vincent paid = 4 u + 19
Amount that Ken paid = 3 u - 19 = 98
3 u = 98 + 19 = 117
1 u = 117 ÷ 3 = 39
Cost of the present
= 7 u
= 7 x 39
= $273
Answer(s): $273