Problema Solution

Sally makes $200 per week. Before Sue had her pay tripled, Sally made twice as much as Sue. How much does Sue now make per week?

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Let

x = original payment of Sue

3x = tripled payment of Sue

2x = 200 divide both sides by 2

x = 200/2

x = $100

3x = 3*100 = $300

Sue earns $300 per week now.