Problema Solution

Leroy has $15 less in his pocket than Donna had. If Donna had $80 more, she would have 4 times as much money as Leroy

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Let

x = the amount of money Donna has to start with

y = the amount of money Leroy has

y = x - 15

x + 80 = 4y

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x = $46.67

y = $31.67

Donna has $46.67.

Leroy has $31.67.