Problema Solution

if you have $30 and your has 1/3 more than you how much does your friend have

Answer provided by our tutors

1/3 of $30 will describe how much more money your friend has:

1/3 x 30

$10

Your friend has $10 more than you

You have $30. Therefore 30 + 10

Your friend has $40

 

Checking:

40-30 = 10

Your friend has $10 more

10/30 = 1/3 

$10 is 1/3 of $30