Problema Solution
together,lucia and ben have saved $150. lucia saved $2 for every 1$ that ben saved. how much money did each person get
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Let
x = the amount Ben saved
2x = the amount Lucia saved
x + 2x = 150
3x = 150
x = 150/3
x = $50
2*50 = $100
Ben saves $50, while Lucia saved $100.