PSLEReggie and Oscar shared the total cost of a present. Reggie paid $49 less than
27 of the cost of the present. Oscar paid $74. How much did the present cost?
Reggie |
Oscar |
Total |
2 u - 49 |
5 u + 49 = 74 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Reggie paid = 2 u - 49
Amount that Oscar paid = 5 u + 49 = 74
5 u = 74 - 49 = 25
1 u = 25 ÷ 5 = 5
Cost of the present
= 7 u
= 7 x 5
= $35
Answer(s): $35