PSLENeave and Tommy shared the total cost of a gift. Neave paid $33 less than
27 of the cost of the gift. Tommy paid $53. How much did the gift cost?
Neave |
Tommy |
Total |
2 u - 33 |
5 u + 33 = 53 |
7 u |
Total amount paid = 7 u
Amount that Neave paid = 2 u - 33
Amount that Tommy paid = 5 u + 33 = 53
5 u = 53 - 33 = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 5 = 4
Cost of the gift
= 7 u
= 7 x 4
= $28
Answer(s): $28