Problema Solution
Laura, Felipe, and Ahmad have a total of
$
80
in their wallets. Felipe has
$
5
more than Laura. Ahmad has
3
times what Felipe has. How much do they have in their wallets?
Answer provided by our tutors
Let
x = the amount Laura has
y = the amount that Felipe has
z = the amount that Ahmad has
x + y + z = 80
y = x + 5
z = 3y
........
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x = $12
y = $17
z = $51
Laura has $12.
Felipe has $17.
Ahmad has $51.