PSLELui and Cole shared the total cost of a gift. Lui paid $31 less than
47 of the cost of the gift. Cole paid $79. How much did the gift cost?
Lui |
Cole |
Total |
4 u - 31 |
3 u + 31 = 79 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Lui paid = 4 u - 31
Amount that Cole paid = 3 u + 31 = 79
3 u = 79 - 31 = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 3 = 16
Cost of the gift
= 7 u
= 7 x 16
= $112
Answer(s): $112